LONDON — Prince Harry has said he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family following a UK court ruling rejecting his legal challenge over personal security, a decision he described as devastating and politically influenced.

In an emotional interview with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex said the loss means he cannot see a future where he would safely return to the UK with his wife Meghan and their children.

“I’m devastated — not so much by the loss, but by the people behind the decision,” he said.

The prince argued the removal of his automatic police protection following his 2020 exit from royal duties was driven by interference from the Royal Household, calling the decision “a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up.”

Buckingham Palace declined to comment beyond noting that “all of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts.”

Prince Harry said he had forgiven his family and had no desire to continue fighting.

“There’s no point continuing to fight anymore — life is precious,” he said, adding that his relationship with King Charles remains strained: “The King won’t speak to me because of this security stuff.”

The court had concluded that while Prince Harry faced credible threats, his arguments did not amount to a valid legal case.

Judges acknowledged that the security committee deviated from standard policy but called it a “sensible” decision given his changed status.

The prince also revealed that a representative of the Royal Household was part of the security committee that made the 2020 decision — something he said left his “jaw on the floor.”

He now plans to write to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to request an urgent review of the committee’s process, while urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to intervene.

The UK Home Office welcomed the court’s ruling and reaffirmed the strength and impartiality of its security protocols, saying it does not publicly discuss protective arrangements to preserve their integrity. — BBC