Overview

• Prince Harry's appeal over state-funded UK security was rejected by the courts on May 2, 2025, prompting his public expression of disappointment in a BBC interview.
• In the interview, Harry accused the Royal Family of downgrading his security and suggested King Charles could have intervened but chose not to.
• Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family but questioned its feasibility, citing strained relationships and limited time with his father, King Charles.
• Buckingham Palace reaffirmed the court's decisions, emphasizing that security measures had been thoroughly reviewed and upheld multiple times.
• Prince William’s allies and royal commentators criticized Harry’s actions, with some labeling his behavior as irreconcilable and damaging to family relations.