Prince Harry, 40, has voiced his wish to mend ties with his father, King Charles III, despite ongoing family disputes. Speaking to the BBC, the Duke of Sussex shared his longing for reconciliation, underscoring the importance of moving forward. He expressed concern about his father’s declining health, revealing that King Charles is currently battling cancer.
Acknowledging years of disagreements within the royal family, Harry said he has forgiven them and believes life is too short to hold onto resentment. However, he highlighted a major point of contention: the removal of his taxpayer-funded security following his move to the United States. On Friday, a court upheld the decision to revoke Harry’s publicly-funded protection, citing his exit from royal duties.
Harry admitted that the loss of security has added strain to his relationship with his father, stating that Charles refuses to speak to him because of the issue. He also indicated that, under current circumstances, he cannot envision returning to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children.
Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement, stating that the matter has been thoroughly reviewed by the courts, with consistent rulings every time.
Prince Harry’s emotional comments underline the complexity of his relationship with his family, particularly as he navigates personal struggles and public challenges.
