The Duke of Sussex has recently spoken candidly about his connection to the United Kingdom and whether a return with his family might ever be on the cards.

At 40, Prince Harry remains entangled in ongoing legal disputes with the British press, particularly over their treatment of his wife, Meghan Markle, 43. He has long criticized the media’s disregard for his family’s privacy and safety, but a recent blow came when he lost his appeal to secure automatic police protection during visits to the U.K.

Prince Harry admitted feeling “let down” and “devastated” by the court’s decision, which denied him publicly funded security for his family while in Britain. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have made their home in Montecito, California.

Following the court’s refusal—which Harry described as “unjustified and inferior treatment”—he revealed that he would not be taking further legal action, stating the ruling had shown “there was no way to win this through the courts.”

He also pointed a finger at the royal family, suggesting their involvement may have swayed the outcome. “I can only come to the U.K. safely if I am invited, and there is a lot of control and ability in my father’s hands,” he said. “Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him, not by intervening, but by stepping aside and allowing the experts to do what is necessary.”

In an interview with the BBC on May 2, 2025, Harry was asked whether he could see himself bringing Meghan and their children back to the U.K., particularly given the lack of security.