Prince Harry's intentions to return to the UK amid the ongoing royal health crisis have encountered obstacles following his recent legal setback.
The Duke of Sussex had expressed his commitment to visiting his father, King Charles, who is battling cancer, with the intention of resuming his royal duties in the country.
However, Prince Harry faced disappointment after losing a court case against the UK government regarding public-funded security arrangements for his visits to the country.
A retired High Court judge, Sir Peter Lane, ruled that the decision to withdraw Prince Harry's security detail after he and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal roles in 2020 was justified and not irrational.
In his statement, Sir Peter Lane dismissed claims of procedural unfairness, stating that even if such unfairness occurred, the court would be unable to grant relief to the claimant.
Despite Prince Harry's vow to appeal the court's decision, the lengthy legal process may impede his ability to visit his father with his family due to security concerns.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Prince Harry was engaged in high-level discussions with government officials to arrange a visit for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to see their grandfather during his illness.
However, Meghan Markle's apprehension regarding the decision stemmed from her previous negative experiences with the British public during her time in the royal family.