Prince Harry declined an invitation from King Charles to stay at a Royal residence during his recent visit to the UK. The Duke of Sussex cited security concerns as the reason for his decision. Harry spent three nights in London for the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary but did not meet with the King during his visit.
Earlier, it was reported that Harry had met with his father during the visit. However, it was later revealed that the father and son had gotten engaged in separate programs.
The publication reported that Charles had invited Harry to stay at a Royal residence since he no longer had an official UK home. If accepted, it could have been a chance for the father and son to spend time together. However, the Duke declined due to security concerns, opting for a hotel instead to maintain privacy.
Harry was concerned about his lack of automatic police protection, which he felt hindered reconciliation with his father. He must now give at least 28 days’ notice before visiting the UK, including all travel details, for security assessment. Most of his requests have been denied, except for trips related to Royal events like the Coronation.
According to The Telegraph, Harry feels he can’t bring his wife and kids to the UK because he can’t ensure their safety. He is frustrated that his offer to pay for his own security was rejected.
