Prince Harry is not expected to have a meeting with his estranged father, King Charles, during his upcoming visit to the UK. The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to return to London soon to commence legal proceedings against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail.
During his last trip to London in September, Harry had a long-awaited reunion with his father after 19 months apart. They had a face-to-face meeting and shared afternoon tea, with Harry later praising his father. The trial at the High Court is set to begin on January 19, coinciding with the King’s traditional post-Christmas stay at Balmoral in Scotland.
Royal sources revealed to The Telegraph that the King prefers not to be associated with any court proceedings and will maintain distance from his son during this period. In a previous interview with the BBC in May, Harry mentioned that the King had not been in touch with him due to his legal dispute with the Home Office over security concerns, expressing a desire for reconciliation.
Following a Court of Appeal ruling where Harry challenged his security arrangements in the UK, reports indicate that the Home Office has ordered a comprehensive threat assessment for the first time since 2020. This move suggests a potential reinstatement of taxpayer-funded armed security for Harry’s visits to the UK.
Sources close to the Sussexes disclosed to the Mail On Sunday that security for Harry is now confirmed following a new risk assessment. The heightened security measures aim to safeguard Harry and his family from potential threats, as evidenced by a recent incident involving a stalker coming close to Harry during his UK visit last year.
Despite the security concerns, Harry previously argued that the lack of adequate security made it unsafe for him to bring his wife, Meghan, and their children back to the UK. The Sussexes’ spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, while a government spokesperson emphasized the strict and confidential nature of the UK Government’s security arrangements.
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