Prince Harry’s position in the royal family remains unshakable.
A friend of the duke emphasized the unchanging nature of Harry’s role in the royal family, that regardless of public opinion, he remains the king’s son, Prince William’s brother, and will one day be the brother of the reigning monarch.
Harry is planning a return to his British roots, although it’s only him flying solo for now.
According to insiders, the Duke of Sussex is keen to show Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet the places he grew up in Britain, which have so far been on hold due to the difficult issue of security.
While he was last seen in September enjoying a long-awaited reunion with King Charles at Clarence House, Harry’s next trip this month is set to be more business than family, as he will head back to prepare for his High Court case against Associated Newspapers Limited, scheduled to start on January 19.
For now, Meghan Markle and the couple’s two children will remain stateside.
A source close to Harry explained that factors such as the children’s schooling and security logistics make a full family visit “impossible” at this time.
“But if security can be sorted,” the insider added, “it opens the door for him to bring his family over and share the UK with the kids.
He wants them to see where he grew up, that’s something he’s been very aware of.”
The ongoing security review has been a source of much speculation. Initial reports claimed that Harry’s request was “nailed on”, but government insiders have since poured cold water on that notion.
A source involved in the matter said: “No one actually knows what the risk management committee will recommend to the Royal and VIP Executive Committee.
Any claim that a decision has already been made seems more like media manipulation than fact.”
