Prince Harry Inches Closer to Regaining U.K. Protection, Signaling a Potential Family Turning Point

Security has long been the deciding issue for Prince Harry when it comes to returning to the U.K. with his family. Since stepping back as a working royal in 2020, he has repeatedly said losing full, state-funded protection has made him feel unsafe and fundamentally altered his ability to live freely.

Harry has stressed that without proper security, he cannot comfortably bring Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, back to Britain. He has argued in interviews and legal filings that the danger is real, not hypothetical.

Those fears were heightened in October 2025, when reports revealed that a female stalker had come alarmingly close to him several times during a U.K. charity visit. The incident reinforced his belief that his public profile still puts him at risk.

The Duke has said the situation has prevented his children, who are growing up in California, from building meaningful ties with their British relatives. That includes time with King Charles, whom Harry has said he wants to see more often, but only if his family feels safe.

After losing a legal appeal in May 2025, Harry admitted in a BBC interview that the stalemate left him feeling trapped. For years, his position has not changed: without adequate protection, the U.K. does not feel like a viable home base.

Recently, however, signs of progress have emerged. Sources told People that government discussions about restoring Harry’s security have taken a more positive turn.

Following a full security review completed in late 2025, reports suggest officials now believe Harry qualifies for top-level protection. If approved, the change could finally allow him to return to the U.K. with his children and reconnect with family.