Prince Harry Loses UK Security Lawsuit, Seeks Family Reconciliation

Prince Harry's withdrawn personal bodyguard in the United Kingdom does not contravene the law, a court in London established on Friday. Harry says simultaneously in an interview with BBC that he wants to see a "reconciliation" with the rest of the family and dad King Charles.

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Prince Harry Loses UK Security Lawsuit, Seeks Family Reconciliation
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He doesn't talk to me because of these security issues, says Harry to BBC.

Harry, King Charles' youngest son, says that there have been many disagreements between him and parts of his family, but that he has now forgiven them.

That the London court has now dismissed his appeal regarding personal protection sees him as a great setback for himself and his wife Meghan.

I cannot imagine a world where I would take my wife and children back to the UK in this situation, he says.

Ongoing since 2020

The dispute over whether Prince Harry should have the right to state-funded, tax-financed personal protection when he and his family visit the UK has been ongoing since 2020, when he sued the British state.

Harry lost his police protection when he formally left the British royal family and moved to the USA.

Through his lawyer Shaheed Fatima, Harry has stated that he believes he has been subjected to "unfair and inadequate treatment".

Judge Geoffrey Vos says on Friday that he understands why Harry feels ill-treated, but emphasizes that the committee that decides on protection did not make a mistake.

After studying the detailed documents, I cannot say that the duke's perceived dissatisfaction can be translated into a legal argument, says Judge Geoffrey Vos, according to BBC.

Tailored solution

Harry was not present in the courtroom when the decision was announced. The possibility that remains for him now is to try to get the case tried in the UK's highest court, but then a leave to appeal is needed, according to BBC.

Instead of getting the same comprehensive protection as other royals, he has a more customized solution adapted to the situation during his visits to his home country.

The prince has argued that he and his family are at great risk every time they visit and that it has prevented the family from going there to the extent they would like, according to Harry.

Harry was denied a judicial review last year, but in April this year, he got a new chance.

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