Duke’s renewed legal push seen as effort to reunite his family with the
King
Harry’s renewed fight for taxpayer-funded security has stirred fresh tensions
inside the Palace, reminding everyone of the unresolved issues between him and
the royal establishment.
The Duke of Sussex has once again challenged the Home Office, this time by
writing to the newly appointed Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood. His letter
reportedly asks for a risk assessment from the Executive Committee for the
Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).
This renewed legal move comes at a delicate time for the royal family, already
grappling with the ongoing scandal surrounding Prince Andrew. While some see
Harry’s actions as a setback in his reconciliation with King Charles, insiders
suggest his motives are rooted in concern rather than conflict. Sources say
the Duke wants to make future visits to the UK easier — particularly if he
hopes to bring Meghan Markle and their children along.
Harry’s strained relationship with the Palace had previously kept him from
regular contact with his father. Their long-awaited meeting at Clarence House
last month was a hopeful step forward. Still, security concerns remain a major
obstacle.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes this latest push is
Harry’s way of keeping a promise to his father. “If there were to be an
upgrade to his security arrangements, it could clear the way for him to bring
his children – and his wife if she wanted to come – to visit the family back
home,” she told The Mirror. “And that would be something very special for our
elderly monarch.”
Bond added that, despite his life in Montecito, Harry remains “the King’s son”
and “clearly a target” given his public profile and military background. She
argued that because Harry rarely visits Britain, it “doesn’t seem too much to
ask” for police protection during those visits.
Harry has long insisted his requests are not about privilege but safety. As he
once told the BBC, former Prime Ministers receive lifelong protection — and
all he is asking for is a fair reassessment of his own risk level.
