Prince Harry’s recent move to request the reinstatement of his taxpayer-funded security in the UK could potentially open the door for him to bring his children, Archie and Lilibet, back for visits, a royal expert has suggested.

Renewed Request for Security Protection

The Duke of Sussex has submitted a formal appeal to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, asking for his security arrangements to be reviewed. Earlier this month, he approached the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which operates under the Home Office, requesting an official risk assessment.

Harry lost his automatic taxpayer-funded protection in 2020 after stepping down as a working royal, and he has continued to seek reinstatement. In May, he faced a setback when his High Court appeal was dismissed, prompting him to state in an interview that he could not “see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK.”

Expert Supports His Concerns

Royal commentator Jennie Bond acknowledged Harry’s concerns, stating, “As the King’s son and as a former army officer, Harry clearly is a target.” She added that while he should not receive security at UK taxpayers’ expense permanently, it would be reasonable for him to be protected by the Metropolitan Police during visits to Britain.

Bond suggested that enhanced security could enable Harry to bring his children—and possibly Meghan—back to the UK, something she described as meaningful for King Charles. “If there were to be an upgrade to his security arrangements, it could clear the way for him to bring his children… to visit the family back home. And that would be something very special for our elderly monarch,” she said.