Prince Harry tells BBC he wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family

In a recent interview with the BBC, Prince Harry expressed his deep desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family. He shared his feelings of devastation after losing a legal battle concerning his security while in the UK. The Duke of Sussex stated that he cannot envision a scenario where he would bring his wife, Meghan, and their children back to the UK due to the ongoing tensions with his family. He acknowledged that there have been numerous disagreements between him and some family members, but he has chosen to forgive them. Prince Harry emphasized that he longs for a peaceful resolution, stating, 'I would love reconciliation with my family. ' He believes that continuing to fight is pointless and that life is too valuable to waste on conflict. The prince highlighted that the issue of security has always been a significant sticking point for him. He had sought to challenge the changes made to his security arrangements in 2020, which occurred when he stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the United States. Expressing feelings of betrayal, he described his court defeat as a 'good old fashioned establishment stitch up,' attributing blame to the Royal Household for influencing the decision to reduce his security. When asked if he had requested his father, the King, to intervene in the security matter, Prince Harry clarified that he never made such a request. Instead, he urged his father to allow the experts to manage the situation. He revealed that the treatment he received during the security decision process brought forth his deepest fears. He stated, 'I'm devastated - not so much as devastated with the loss that I am about the people behind the decision. ' He expressed concern that some individuals, particularly those who harbor ill intentions towards him, might view the ruling as a significant victory. Prince Harry explained that the removal of his automatic security entitlement affects him daily, leaving him in a position where he can only return to the UK safely if invited by the Royal Family, as he would then receive adequate security. He noted that the changes to his security status impact not only him but also his wife and children. He remarked, 'Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020,' and questioned whether the government and the Royal Household truly cared about their safety. When asked if he missed the UK, he replied, 'I love my country, I always have done,' despite the actions of some individuals there. He expressed sadness over the fact that he cannot show his children their homeland. Prince Harry stated that he would not pursue further legal action, as the recent ruling demonstrated that winning in court was not an option. He wished someone had informed him of this earlier, as the ruling came as a surprise. He lamented that this situation is fundamentally a family dispute, and it saddens him that five years later, they are still grappling with it. He concluded, 'This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute.