An interview, a confession, and a wound that doesn't fully heal. This summarizes the moment Prince Harry is going through after the most recent court ruling that prevents him from regaining his publicly funded security escort in the United Kingdom.
A decision that, beyond the legal realm, has directly impacted his family life. He made it clear, with words full of emotion, in an interview given to the BBC this past Friday.
Prince Harry Makes People Cry Talking About His Children
"It's really sad," he confessed with a choked voice. "I can't imagine a scenario where I bring my wife and children back to the UK at this moment. What they're going to miss is, well, everything."
With those words, the Duke of Sussex revealed the more personal background of a long legal battle. The impossibility of sharing with his children, Archie and Lilibet, the places and memories that are part of his history.
Since his departure from the British royal family and his move to the United States, Prince Harry has seen his bond with his country weakening. Although he has returned at specific times, those visits have been brief and filled with tension.
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The recent judicial denial has been a new setback. The court has rejected his latest attempt to restore public security during his stays in the UK. Arguing that, not being an active member of the royalty, he is not entitled to that type of protection.
Harry, however, insists that it is not a privilege, but a necessity to protect his family. He has expressed it forcefully: "It's a shame that my children have to grow up without knowing the country they come from."
"I wanted to show them my home, my roots, the places that shaped me… But now I don't feel in a position to do it with peace of mind." Meanwhile, Meghan Markle resumes her presence at public events, the conflict with British authorities continues to mark a distance.
"All I wanted was to share with them an important part of my history," concludes Harry. "And now I don't know if that will be possible." A phrase that reveals the loneliness of Diana's youngest son.