Prince Harry's planned UK return has been thrown into doubt after reports said he was 'distraught' by the rejection of a fresh security request, with the backlash now centring on one blunt question from critics, 'Why should we pay?' The Duke of Sussex is still expected in Britain next month for Invictus-related engagements, but whether Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet join him has become far less certain.
This is not a brand new row but the latest flare-up in a long security fight that has followed Harry since he stepped back from royal duties in 2020. He lost his High Court challenge over UK protection in 2024, later told the BBC he was 'devastated' by the ruling, and said the decision made it 'impossible' for him to bring his family back safely.
