PRINCE Harry hopes to be invited to spend “family time” with the King this summer – but only if security is provided.

Insiders close to the Duke of Sussex, 41, claimed the dad-of-two would bring his children to see their grandfather at Sandringham, in Norfolk, if they were welcomed.

Prince Harry holding Archie, Meghan Markle holding hands with Lilibet, all on a bridge over a stream.
Insiders say Prince Harry would love to spend more time with his fatherCredit: Refer to Caption


The couple have been largely estranged from the royal family since 2022Credit: Getty
Harry quit royal life six years ago and his book Spare, published three years ago, enraged Charles because of harsh criticism of the Royal Family.

The pair have had only two brief meetings in as many years, but there has been reconciliation speculation in recent months.

Meanwhile Harry’s children Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, haven’t met their grandfather in nearly four years.

And Meghan, 44, has not been to the UK since the Queen’s funeral in 2022.

But a source close to the Duke has told The Times: “If he [Harry] was invited by the King, he would get a security package that automatically kicks in.

“He’d like an invite to Sandringham. Would he go? It would depend who was there. If the King was to say ‘Come up and spend some time with the family’ he’d love that.

“He always loves seeing his father and would love to see him as much as possible.”

A friend of the King told the Daily Mail: ‘If Harry truly wishes to see his father, he would do well to encourage his supporters to allow such matters to be discussed privately, since low trust and bitter experience in this regard remains one of the principal barriers to progress.”

Harry will be in the UK in July to mark one year until the Invictus Games in Birmingham and for a WellChild event.

And Charles is often in Sandringham at that time, although usually spends his summer break at Balmoral.

But security continues to be an issue for the Duke and his friend said there “is not a world in which” Harry would bring the kids over without more protection.

“If the King wants to see the kinds, all he needs to do is invite them over and it can happen,” the insider claimed.

A friend told The Times last year: “He’s not given up hope on bringing his family back to the UK.

“He wants to be able to show his children where he grew up. He wants them to know their family here.

“He really would like to come back to the UK much more.”

It comes as Home Office officials fear reinstating taxpayer-funded security for Prince Harry in case it sparks a public backlash.

The visit is to begin the one year countdown ahead to the Invictus Games in 2027.

The Royal and VIP Executive Committee is assessing whether to reinstate their security.

But a Home Office source said: “There is nervousness among certain members of the committee who fear a public backlash.

“The political side believe there is too much political risk while the police and security chiefs believe that he absolutely must have it due to the extant threat.”

While a full risk assessment is underway, it is understood a final decision has not yet been made.

This comes after Harry lost a legal challenge last year and he appeared at the High Court to dispute the levels of security he’s entitled to during time spent in the UK.

But sources say Charles and his youngest son appear keen to end their lengthy feud.

And next year’s UK return of Harry’s games for wounded personnel and veterans could be the perfect time to seal their reconciliation.

A source said previously: “Prince Harry desperately wants Charles at Invictus — and he wants him to open the games alongside him.

“Harry wants it to happen both for the games, and for their relationship. It’s his dream to have his father by his side.”


A source close to Harry said the Duke would need the promise of more security for his familyCredit: Getty
 


Insiders claim Charles and his youngest son are keen to end their feudCredit: Getty Images – Getty