Prince Harry Expresses Desire for Reconciliation With Royal Family
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Prince Harry Expresses Hope for Family Reconciliation Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
By Lizzie Dearden and Esther Bintliff | May 2, 2025 | Reporting from London
In a candid BBC interview, Prince Harry said he hopes to reconcile with his family, acknowledging he does not know how long his father, King Charles III — who is battling cancer — has left to live. “There’s no point continuing to fight anymore,” Harry said. “Life is precious.”
The interview aired just hours after Harry lost the latest round in his legal challenge over the withdrawal of publicly funded security in the U.K. Speaking from California, where he lives with his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Harry said, “I would love reconciliation with my family. It would be nice to resolve things.”
King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in early 2024 and has since undergone regular treatment. Despite his illness, the king continues to carry out public duties, including a recent meeting with cancer charities and an upcoming trip to Canada.
Harry, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, has long been at odds with the royal family — tensions that deepened following the release of his 2023 memoir, Spare. He acknowledged that some family members might never forgive him for the book but believes the dispute over his security arrangements remains the final obstacle.
The legal case stems from a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) to remove his automatic police protection. A British court ruled on Friday that the government’s case-by-case approach to Harry’s security during U.K. visits is lawful.
Harry’s legal team argued that the lack of consistent protection puts him and his family at risk, citing specific threats and concerns over racism and extremism. Despite multiple appeals since 2021 — including an offer by Harry to privately fund security — courts have upheld Ravec’s decision, citing limits on police resources and public policy concerns.
While the case has been ongoing, Harry has returned to Britain several times, including for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and King Charles III’s coronation, each visit requiring special security applications.
Despite legal setbacks, Harry expressed hope for healing within his family, saying, “I don’t know how much longer my father has. But it would be nice to reconcile.”
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