Prince Harry is not anticipated to have a meeting with his estranged father, King Charles, during his upcoming trip to the UK. Sources have disclosed that the Duke of Sussex will be returning to London soon to commence legal action against Associated Newspapers, the publishers of the Daily Mail.
During his previous visit 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 scheduled to commence on January 19, coinciding with the King’s traditional post-Christmas stay in Scotland at Balmoral.
Reportedly, royal sources have indicated that the King prefers not to be associated with any court proceedings and, therefore, will maintain distance from his son during this time.
Earlier in May, Harry mentioned in an interview with the BBC that the King was avoiding communication due to Harry’s legal dispute with the Home Office over security matters. He expressed a desire for reconciliation but was uncertain about the timing given the circumstances.
Following a Court of Appeal ruling against his security arrangements in the UK, there has been a change in approach from the Home Office, which is now said to be conducting a comprehensive threat assessment. This has led to speculation that Harry’s taxpayer-funded security detail may be reinstated for his visits to the UK.
Concerns about security threats were further highlighted when a known stalker of Harry reportedly came close to him during his last visit to the UK, prompting heightened security measures. Sources close to the Sussexes emphasized the necessity of police protection before considering bringing Harry’s children to the UK.
Both the Sussexes’ spokesperson and a government representative chose not to provide comments on the matter, emphasizing the confidentiality of security arrangements for individuals.
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