Overview
- Multiple outlets report a recent RAVEC review found Prince Harry eligible for taxpayer-funded armed protection, with reinstatement described as likely though not officially confirmed.
- Spokespeople for the UK government and the Sussexes declined to discuss operational details, citing long‑standing policies on protective security.
- Restored protection could enable visits with Archie and Lilibet, yet royal commentators say Meghan Markle is reluctant to return and could face a hostile reception.
- Jennie Bond and other analysts suggest Harry may travel without Meghan, with advice that any Duchess visit would need careful curation to avoid verbal backlash.
- Commentators link the security development to a possible thaw with King Charles after a private September 2025 meeting, though some reporting describes the King as wary of broader reconciliation.