Prince Harry, 40, gave an interview to BBC News on May 2, right after a judge dismissed his legal challenge regarding the reduction of his security after he stepped down from his royal duties in 2020.

In the interview, Harry shared, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”

“Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has,” he added, referring to King Charles. “He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”

Harry went on to say that his security issues “could be resolved” through King Charles. “There is a lot of control and ability in my father’s hands,” he explained. “Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him. Not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside, allowing the experts to do what is necessary.”

The palace has repeatedly denied that the King can reinstate Harry’s security. One source told the Sunday Telegraph that this situation highlights that “nothing remains private” and questioned the lack of contact, saying it proves the point.

Another insider told ITV News that if Harry truly wants family reconciliation, his actions are “a curious way” to build bridges. They added that the King’s late mother, Queen Elizabeth, would have been “horrified” by this. They emphasized that King Charles is a kind, warm-hearted man already facing enough challenges without additional conflict from his son.