Prince Harry 'regrets royal rift' as family strain shows little signs of improving

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Prince Harry has revealed he 'would love a reconiliation' with his Royal relatives.
A royal expert has shared that Prince Harry wishes 'he had done things differently' when it comes to the 'royal rift' with his relatives in the UK. However, while the Duke of Sussex recently shared that he would love to reconcile with his family, the expert doesn't see this happening any time soon.
Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe believes that the young prince is likely having regrets regarding the strained relationship between himself and his father King Charles III and older brother Prince William, but he does not think there are any signs of this currently improving.
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After losing his battle with the High Court over the state security entitled to his family, Prince Harry spoke about the current relationship with King Charles. He said that his father "won't speak to me because of this security stuff."
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Since speaking out, Duncan - who is the author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story - has told the Mirror that he had no doubt that Harry wishes "he'd done things differently", but their family ties still seem to be a very long way from being resolved.
He said: "Harry is a sensitive soul and always wore his heart on his sleeve, so whether he'd admit it publicly or not, I'm sure he's full of regrets and wishes he'd done things differently.
"With Trooping the Colour and Father's Day falling on the same weekend, it was bound to make him look back at the happy relationships he once had with his brother and dad, and I'm sure he'd love to be able to rebuild those."
Last month, the Duke was unable to overturn the decision that denies himself, his Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, state-funded, high level security when in the UK, which is provided for senior royals.
In response to this decision, Harry said that he "couldn't see a world" where he would be able to take Meghan and his kids back to the UK.
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Duncan added: "By saying he can't bring them here because of the court ruling, Harry has nailed his colours to the mast.
"Meghan is probably quite reluctant to come to the UK anyway because they'd have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to realise just how much criticism they've had for their betrayals and truth bombs. But more importantly, there are real and genuine threats."
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The expert says that these threats would most likely come from "lunatics and radical protesters" who may be wanting to make a name for themselves.
Additionally, these threats wouldn't only be directed at Harry and Meghan, but also their two children who are aged six and four. He adds that this would make any trip to the UK incredibly difficult without the high level security.
"At big royal events, the security you actually see is the tip of the iceberg. There are a lot of undercover officers and agents working, too.
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"Without the official support and security, Harry and Meghan are left with two or three bodyguards who are pretty blind to what the potential threats are," says Duncan.
While Meghan seems to be thriving back in the US with the launch of her As Ever lifestyle brand and Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, the mum of two is still hugely worried about her nearest and dearest.
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A source said: "In some ways she's feeling stronger and she wants to share that. But she's still terrified of putting her kids at risk by coming back to the UK – any parent would panic if they were in Meghan's shoes.
"So even though Harry is really feeling the absence of his dad, especially after Trooping the Colour and Father's Day, the security stuff will probably always be an issue.
"He knows that things could've been so different if things had gone another way, but it's been five years since they left the UK and the chances of them coming back, even for a visit, seem slim to none. It's heartbreaking."
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