It’s been a rollercoaster week for Prince Harry, and not the kind any royal would enjoy.
After a long and very public legal fight to regain taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK, the Duke of Sussex lost his court appeal—and he’s not holding back on how he feels about it.
In a candid BBC interview, Harry compared his current security fears to the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana, and suggested that his family could be in similar danger without proper protection.
Echoes of the Past: Harry Fears History Could Repeat Itself
Harry made an emotional plea during the interview, saying he’s deeply concerned for the safety of Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, when visiting Britain.
Reflecting on Diana’s fatal car crash in Paris back in 1997, Harry said, “I don’t want history to repeat itself.”
He added that through the court process, he discovered “some people want history to repeat itself.”
At just 12 years old, Harry lost his mother in a devastating accident caused by a car chase involving paparazzi. The memory clearly still haunts him, and now, as a father, he fears his family could be exposed to similar risks—especially with downgraded security measures.
Court Defeat Sparks Outrage: “They’ve Kept Me Unsafe”
After the UK courts rejected his appeal to reinstate police protection, Harry expressed his fury, saying “the other side won in keeping me unsafe.”
The verdict also leaves him responsible for £1.5 million in legal fees—a financial and emotional blow.
He didn’t hold back, even going as far as to claim that certain people might consider this outcome “a huge win”—presumably referring to those who harbor resentment or animosity toward him.
Royal Rift Deepens: Harry Feels Shut Out and Betrayed
Beyond the security issue, Harry took direct aim at the royal institution and even King Charles.
He accused the Royal Household of using security as a tool to “imprison” family members, keeping them from choosing a different life.
He expressed sadness that his children may never see their father’s homeland, saying: “It’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”
Harry also revealed that communication with his father has completely broken down: “He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff. I don’t know how much longer my father has.”
A Devastating Blow—and a Personal One
Harry admitted he was left devastated by the loss in court, not just because of the legal implications, but because it further cemented how isolated he feels from his family.
He even laughed in disbelief during the interview, saying someone had warned him there was “no way to win.”
The court’s ruling, delivered by Sir Geoffrey Vos, stated that Harry’s grievances didn’t hold up legally.
Vos described the decision to reduce security as “sensible and predictable” given Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties.
Accusations of Interference from Inside the Palace
Adding fuel to the fire, Harry accused the Royal Household of interfering in the court process.
He pointed fingers directly at the King’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, claiming he had undue influence over the security decisions.
Harry argued that only he and the late Queen were rated as high-risk individuals within royal circles, but he felt unfairly singled out: “I’ve been treated differently from everybody else.
I’ve been singled out.”
No Turning Back? Experts Say Reconciliation Looks Grim
Royal experts, including Jennie Bond and Professor Kate Williams, suggested this public outburst might have made reconciliation with his family nearly impossible.
Bond pointed out the ongoing mistrust between Harry and his family, especially over concerns he can’t keep private conversations confidential.
She remarked that this latest interview would only deepen the rift, adding: “This loudspeaker of a diatribe isn’t going to change their minds.”
Professor Williams added that this interview will likely become a defining moment in royal history, saying, “Historians of the future will write about this.”
King Charles Frustrated and Silent Amid the Storm
According to palace insiders, King Charles is said to be personally upset—not because of the court case itself, but because Harry accused him of indifference.
One friend of the King said it would have been “constitutionally improper” for Charles to step in while the matter was being handled legally.
Despite that, Harry still believes the King could have ended the dispute, saying: “There is a lot of control and ability in my father’s hands.
Ultimately this whole thing could be resolved through him.”
Buckingham Palace Fires Back
Buckingham Palace swiftly responded to Harry’s claims with a pointed statement: “These issues have been examined meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion on each occasion.”
A source close to the Palace doubled down, stating that King Charles had to stay neutral while legal matters were ongoing—and that implying otherwise was misleading and unfair.
Harry Still Wants Reconciliation—But on His Own Terms
Despite everything, Harry still insists he wants to reconcile.
He admitted there have been “so many disagreements” and believes some relatives may “never forgive” him for writing his memoir, Spare.
But even while calling for peace, he didn’t hold back his criticisms.
He once again blasted what he called “the institutions that preyed on my mother,” and demanded that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper step in to review the process behind his security downgrade.
A Legal Battle That May Never End
Harry’s legal team argued that removing Met Police bodyguards left him and his family in serious danger.
But the ruling from the Court of Appeal held firm: since Harry had voluntarily stepped back from royal life and moved abroad, he no longer qualified for the same level of state-funded protection.
Now, Harry is considering taking further steps, including writing directly to the Home Secretary and possibly the Prime Minister. For him, this fight isn’t just legal—it’s personal.
And as it stands, the chances of the Sussexes returning to the UK anytime soon seem slim.