It seems as though Prince Harry will experience a turning point in 2026 after enduring a rollercoaster ride in 2025 that included a successful Invictus Games, a reunion with the King, and a charity fight.
It has been a rocky 2025 for Prince Harry – but it seems he could be ending the year on a bright note. The Duke of Sussex has endured something of a rollercoaster 12 months with highs including a successful Invictus Games in Canada and a seemingly positive trip to the UK in September, which culminated in a long-awaited reunion with his estranged father, the King.
However, there have also been brutal blows from the ugly boardroom spat, which saw him quit as patron of his Sentebale charity and lose his case at the Court of Appeal to have his automatic police protection when in the UK reinstated.
After his defeat was revealed, Harry gave an interview to the BBC admitting the issue had created a wedge between him and the King, with him claiming his father refused to talk to him about it – and called the decision a “good old-fashioned stitch up”.
However, reports have suggested that his security arrangements while residing in the UK are being reviewed recently. The Risk Management Board has been given the directive to reevaluate his threat level by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which is scheduled to make a decision later in the month.
And for royal expert Jennie Bond, it could be a crucial turning point for Harry if he gets the outcome he wants. The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror : “2026 could turn out to be a very good year for Harry. If his security review goes in his favour, he will feel that an obstacle to visiting the UK more often – and possibly bringing his children here – has been removed. It has also been a spanner in the works in his relationship with his father.
The rift between his parents can only gradually be fixed if he visits and sees him occasionally. Harry could help by making himself available to fit into his father’s hectic schedule and ensuring that no one in the media is informed about any meetings.
“He could also write to his father – perhaps indeed he does so already. King Charles is a great letter writer and enjoys considered communication in this way. An apology to his father and his stepmother would also help – again, perhaps he has already done so, although I rather doubt it.”
And Harry and William can’t be reconciled with their father, even if there is a glimmer of hope for a resolution.
On the third anniversary of the late Queen’s passing in September, Harry and her family were only seven miles apart when they visited Windsor to visit their grandmother’s grave, but it is thought that the two had spoken since.
Jennie continued, “That’s a much bigger challenge than reconciling with William.” Parents are much more likely to forgive a child than siblings do. Harry has stated that he desires the return of his parents and brother.
“But I’m not entirely certain that William feels the same way about Harry,” he said. Therefore, I believe the younger prince will need to wait a while for the ice to thaw, which may never do.
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, Harry will no doubt continue with this charity work, while he and Meghan also have a new project with Netflix. It has been revealed that their Archewell Productions are making producing an upcoming adaptation of the book The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory.
However, Jennie continued, “We’ve seen this year that Harry is still very well-known when he does his charitable work.” He excels at it a lot. He seems to have a better understanding of the subject matter when it comes to film production, which he doesn’t know very well.
Therefore, my advice to him would be to play to his strengths, use his platform to advocate for his cause, and continue to give his name and fame to the organizations he wants to support.
Source: Mirror
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