The Duke of Sussex avoids involving his father as he seeks a fresh risk assessment following a concerning security breach.
Harry appears to be taking a measured approach as he reopens his legal battle for security protection in the United Kingdom. The move comes not long after a rare and reportedly positive reunion with his father, King Charles, at Clarence House last month.
The Duke of Sussex had lost his appeal against the Home Office just five months ago—a defeat described as “devastating.” Speaking to the BBC shortly after the verdict, Harry had admitted he was “gutted” and revealed that he and his father had not been in contact during the proceedings. Their recent meeting marked their first in nearly two years and hinted at a possible thaw in their strained relationship.
Weeks after their reunion, reports emerged of a troubling incident in which an alleged stalker breached the “secure zone” around Harry on two separate occasions. The episode has reportedly prompted him to write to the new Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, asking for a proper risk assessment of his situation.
Royal editor Matt Wilkinson of The Sun noted that Harry has taken care not to draw his father into the matter. During his earlier legal battle, Charles had chosen not to speak to his son amid concerns that any involvement might spark a constitutional issue.
Sources close to Harry have said that he “just wants an RMB assessment which he believes he is entitled to” and that he is “not asking for his father to intervene.” A spokesperson for the Duke has declined to comment further.
A royal source also told The Times that the King “cannot and will not lobby” for Harry to regain police protection, describing such an act as “inappropriate.” It appears that Harry is now handling his case independently, respecting his father’s position and focusing on securing the reassessment through official channels.
