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In a recent ITV documentary, Prince Harry opened up about his deep-seated fears for the safety of his family when it comes to returning to the UK. The Duke of Sussex revealed that one of the primary reasons he is reluctant to bring his wife Meghan Markle and their children back to Britain is the lack of adequate security protection.
According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, although Harry and Meghan's security would now be decided on a "case-by-case basis," the Duke believes his family should be entitled to special "VIP security" that they can't simply purchase themselves. This stems from their decision to step down as working royals, which cost them their taxpayer-funded security detail.
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"It is clearly something that cannot be bought," Fitzwilliams explained to Express.co.uk. "He is haunted by the death of his mother and there is a possible threat from far-right and Islamist extremists."
This concern over potential extremist attacks is not unfounded, as Harry acknowledged in the documentary. "All it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read - whether it's a knife or acid, these are things that are of genuine concern for me," the Duke stated.
However, Harry's comments have drawn criticism from some quarters, with media personality Michael Cole arguing that the Duke has "painted a target for life on the back of himself and his family." Cole pointed out that Harry had "compromised his own safety" by revealing the number of Taliban he personally killed during his military service in Afghanistan.
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"He's a very high-profile person," Cole said on GB News. "If you're going to go around saying 'I killed 25 Taliban,' you're actually painting a target on your own back, and on the back of your family."
The security issue is just one component of the Sussexes' ongoing rift with the British royal family and the UK media. Harry has been vocal about blaming the media's treatment of him and Meghan as a central factor in the breakdown of his relationships with his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William.
"The media was a central piece in the very public fallout with my family," Harry said in the documentary. He claimed that the "court battles" he and Meghan have had with the media have played a significant role in their estrangement from the royals, who "preferred to settle out of court."
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However, royal expert Roya Nikkhah has pushed back against Harry's narrative, asserting that the Sussexes "always fail to believe things are their fault." Nikkhah told GB News that the couple have a pattern of "blaming" their "ongoing feud with the firm" on external factors, rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.
This sentiment is echoed by fellow expert Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, who criticized Harry for painting "a target for life on the back of himself and his family" with his Taliban comments. Heydel-Mankoo argued that the Duke's decision to reveal such sensitive information was "a very unwise thing for him to do."
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The security concerns and media battles are just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding the Sussexes and the British royal family. As Harry and Meghan continue to navigate this complex situation, the question remains: will they ever find a way to reconcile with the institution they once were a part of, or will the rift only continue to deepen?
One thing is clear: the security issues are a significant barrier to the Sussexes' return to the UK, with Harry's fears of extremist attacks and his family's lack of access to taxpayer-funded protection weighing heavily on their decision-making. Until this matter is resolved, it seems unlikely that the couple will be frequent visitors to their former home.
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As the world watches this high-profile family drama unfold, it's clear that the tensions between the Sussexes and the royal establishment are far from over. With both sides digging in and unwilling to back down, the path to reconciliation appears increasingly elusive. The future remains uncertain, but one thing is certain: the security concerns will continue to loom large over the Sussexes' relationship with the UK.
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