The Duke of Sussex asserts that his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, cannot truly "feel at home" in the UK due to concerns about their safety.
Presented at the end of the High Court hearing, where Harry contests the decision to strip him of security after stepping back from his role as a working royal and relocating to the US, the statement contains startling revelations.
In the written declaration, Prince Harry reveals feeling compelled to leave the royal sphere, causing both him and Meghan Markle "great sadness." His barrister emphasized that the move to the US was not a matter of choice but a response to circumstances.
Harry emphasizes, "The UK is my home, and the UK is central to the heritage of my children. It is a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live in the United States. That cannot happen if it is not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil."
Expressing concerns for Meghan's safety, he adds, "I cannot put my wife in danger like that, and given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm's way too."
This statement, underscoring the paramount importance of security for his family, introduces a layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battle and raises questions about the potential for reconciliation within the royal family.
