According to an expert, the Duke would have missed his father on Father’s Day if he had been attacked by ” lunatics” and “terrorists” but Harry and Meghan would not be able to return to the UK.
The growing distance between Prince Harry and the royal family was highlighted once again at the King’s recent birthday celebrations, where the Duke of Sussex was notably absent. At Trooping the Colour – which marks the monarch’s official birthday – King Charles celebrated alongside his close family, including wife Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, George, Charlotte and Louis. Sadly, Harry and his family were nowhere to be seen.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, made the announcement following his May Supreme Court defeat, saying that he was hopeful of reaching a resolution with his father but that he wouldn’t be able to do so until his wife and children could remain “safe” in the UK.
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Now, a royal expert says the chances of Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, becoming regular visitors to the UK and growing close to their cousins is looking increasingly unlikely because of Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s very valid fears.
Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe says, “Meghan understandably feels scared about coming to the UK with the children.” The threats are genuine and real, “. The threat comes from radical protesters who might want to leapfrog them in front of them to make a name for themselves. The terrorist threat, of course, is another threat of the worst kind. And as a result, Harry and his family are undoubtedly a formidable target.
While Meghan, 43, appears to be feeling more comfortable sharing her children with the world – with her viral Baby Momma dance video and a Disneyland holiday album posted to her socials – the idea of her returning to the UK with them is another matter.
A source has told the Mirror that while the mum-of-two is feeling more empowered today, it doesn’t alter her safety worries.
Our insider said that she is feeling stronger in some ways and wants to share that. Any parent would be in danger if they were in Meghan’s shoes, but she is still terrified of putting her kids in danger by returning to the UK.
The security aspect will probably always be a problem, even though Harry is actually feeling his father’s absence, especially after Father’s Day and Trooping the Colour, “so.”
He is aware that if things had turned out differently, things might not have been as bad as they might have, but it’s been five years since they left the UK, and their chances of returning, even for a trip, seem slim. It breaks my heart.
Harry said he “would love reconciliation” with his family in a contentious interview with the BBC in May. And our expert thinks that the Prince now likely wishes that things had changed with recent events.
Whether or not Harry reveals his heart to others, Duncan says he is “a sensitive soul who always wears his heart on his sleeve.” With Father’s Day approaching on the same weekend and Trooping the Colour, it was inevitable for him to reflect on the successful relationships he once had with his brother and father, and I’m confident he’d like to be able to rekindle those bonds.
Harry lost his fight last month to overturn the high-level security that senior royals in the UK received from the government.
In consequence, he claimed that he “could not see a world” in which to return Meghan and the children.
Duncan says the death of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, likely weighs heavily on the couple when it comes to their protection, as the absence of official Metropolitan Police protection was a “contributing factor” in the accident that took her life.
He argues, however, that their safety is impacted by whether the couple is “liked” or not.
He claims that the distinction between private protection and official royal security, which could mean the difference between life and death, is crucial.
Official royal security allows MI5 to “encircle them in a ring” of top-level intelligence, providing royals round-the-clock with armed protection from top Met Police officers.
Without those precautions in place, Duncan believes it would be very difficult for the family to feel safe because of Meghan’s understandable need to protect her children.
The security at large royal events is just the tip of the iceberg, according to the saying. He claims that there are numerous undercover officers and agents also employed. Harry and Meghan are left with two or three bodyguards who are pretty blind to potential threats without the official support and security.
