In his most vulnerable interview yet, Prince Harry laid bare his complicated feelings about the royal family while doubling down on his security demands. The Duke of Sussex told the BBC he longs to repair fractured relationships but insists the ball is in their court.
“I’ve said it before—I want my family back,” Harry shared, his voice tinged with sadness. “But how can I bring my wife and kids to the UK if they won’t protect us?” This heartfelt admission came hours after a court rejected his appeal to restore full police protection during British visits. The ruling means Harry continues relying on case-by-case security assessments, which he calls “unfair and dangerous.”
The prince revealed he’s only visited Britain for funerals and legal matters since 2020, never feeling safe enough to bring Meghan or their children. “They’re missing out on so much,” he said of Archie and Lilibet’s limited connection to their heritage. Harry traces the breakdown to that pivotal year when the royal household withdrew his security detail—a move he describes as both punitive and perilous.
While acknowledging his memoir and interviews angered relatives (“Some will never forgive me”), Harry stressed reconciliation requires honesty. He cited Indigenous Canadian wisdom about truth preceding healing. The Palace responded coolly, deferring to court rulings, while public reaction ranged from sympathy to scorn over his security demands.
As Harry prepares to release another memoir chapter, this interview makes one thing painfully clear: the wounds between Montecito and Buckingham Palace remain fresh.
