Overview

• The Court of Appeal ruled against Prince Harry's bid to reinstate automatic, state-funded UK security, stating his grievances did not constitute a legal argument.
• In a BBC interview following the ruling, Harry expressed devastation, claimed his father King Charles refuses to speak to him, and alluded to the King's ongoing cancer battle.
• Harry stated he would not bring his wife and children back to the UK due to security concerns, lamenting the impact on his family and their connection to his homeland.
• Meghan Markle posted a supportive family photo on Instagram, interpreted by some royal insiders as a provocative gesture in the wake of Harry's interview.
• Royal experts and insiders suggest reconciliation remains unlikely, citing legal constraints, mistrust, and perceived bitterness within the royal family.