00:00Six-Year Security Freeze Ends for Prince Harry While Meghan and Children Stay Locked Out
00:05After nearly seven years of legal battles and estrangement, Prince Harry may soon regain
00:10taxpayer-backed protection in Britain. A new government threat assessment, the first since
00:15April 2019, signals a potential shift, though Meghan and their two children remain restricted.
00:22Harry quit royal duties in January 2020 and moved to California losing automatic police protection.
00:29Repeated court bids to restore it were mostly unsuccessful, including a 2025 Court of
00:34Appeal ruling against him. The new assessment changes the tone, following real security scares.
00:41In September 2025, a woman breached security barriers twice in London. Private staff intervened,
00:48but no police were present. Former counterterrorism chief Neil Basu called it a mistake not to reassess
00:55Harry's threat level. Harry has spent $5 million fighting for protection, with the Home Office
01:00spending over $650,000 defending against appeals. Private security costs about $2 million yearly,
01:09highlighting the disparity with state-backed protection other royals receive. Insiders link
01:14renewed urgency to Charles' 2025 cancer diagnosis and desire for family closure. A private meeting in
01:22September 2025 marked their first encounter in 19 months. Royal experts suggest security assurances
01:29could unlock reconciliation and enable Harry to host King Charles at the 2027 Invictus Games,
01:35though Meghan remains cautious. Meghan has avoided the UK since 2022, citing hostile media attention.
01:43Her approval rating is 22%, compared to Harry's 37%, affecting her willingness to return.
01:49Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, have never had full UK security protection. Harry insists they will not
01:57return without proper safeguards. Current Ravec rules require 30 days' notice to assess security.
02:04Harry objects to case-by-case arrangements while Meghan's hesitancy adds pressure.
02:08In January 2026, Harry began a high court case against the Daily Mail for phone hacking,
02:14risking substantial costs. Previous victories emboldened him,
02:18but the trial exposed the family to public scrutiny. Security approval could allow Harry to host the
02:24games with Charles in Birmingham, potentially serving as a reconciliation opportunity.
02:30Despite optimism, Meghan remains cautious, the children barely know Britain, and Prince William
02:36shows no willingness to engage. The outcome depends on both security and family dynamics.
02:42Seven years of separation. Five million dollars in legal costs and repeated security scares
02:48leave Harry at a pivotal moment. The Home Office review could finally allow safe family reunions,
02:55though trust remains fragile.
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