The Duke of Sussex broke his silence on family wounds and hopes for healing as his father battles cancer.

Prince Harry has spoken candidly in a new interview, addressing his ongoing estrangement from the royal family while King Charles III faces cancer. In the emotional segment aired by the BBC in early May, the Duke reflected on past conflicts and the possibility of reconciliation.

In the revealing conversation, Prince Harry touched on the release of his 2023 memoir “Spare,” a book that sparked controversy for its blunt criticism of Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, and Prince William.

He acknowledged that some of the royal family may never forgive him for the things he disclosed, but emphasized that the central issue remains unresolved: his concern for safety and security.

“There have been so many disagreements and differences between me and some of my family,” Harry said, noting that the five-year conflict revolves around “human life and safety” above all else.

He also shared his desire to move past these differences, “I would love reconciliation with my family. I don’t know how much longer my father has… but it would be nice to reconcile.”

Security was a major focus of the interview, as Harry explained how court decisions have left him vulnerable during visits to the United Kingdom.

He stated that the protection offered is insufficient, especially when not invited to official royal functions. Though private security teams accompany him, he stressed their limitations, saying he has been treated differently than any other royal, past or present.

Adding further context, Harry said during the interview that King Charles has refused to speak with him about the issue, deferring responsibility to government policy. However, the Duke challenged that notion, pointing out that the RAVEC (the committee overseeing VIP security) chair consulted the palace at the outset of the process.

“I have never ever been allowed or offered to make my own representations, not in 2020 and not for the last five years,” he said, criticizing what he described as a double standard applied only to him.

The prince concluded by reflecting on his ongoing work with the Invictus Games and his time spent with Canada’s First Nations communities.

From them, he learned the value of “truth and reconciliation,” a principle he now applies to his own situation. “Well, I’ve now found out the truth. I’ve shared some of it with you today… So it would be nice to have that reconciliation part now,” he said. “If they don’t want that, that’s entirely up to them.”

Shortly before the interview aired, Harry released a public statement following the outcome of his court case (appeal) over police protection in the UK.

He explained that his legal action had “only ever been about ensuring my safety and that of my immediate family” when visiting his home country. He criticized the 2020 decision that removed his official security, calling it a “reckless action” that endangered his family and, in his words, “signaled to all other governments to do the same.”

“My ask has been simple: that the standard protocols for security and risk assessments be applied to me in the same way they are to others,” he said. The Duke alleged that the royal household influenced the decision and that RAVEC failed to follow its own procedures.

He emphasized that he had never been invited to contribute to the process and had even offered to pay for protection privately. “The only possible conclusion that can be drawn is they choose not to [reassess], because they know the outcome would prove that my security should never have been removed in the first place,” he wrote.

His emotional plea for reconciliation gains added weight in light of recent health concerns surrounding his father. In February 2025, Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, which was discovered during a routine procedure for a benign prostate condition.

While His Majesty has stepped back from public-facing duties, he remains active in state responsibilities. The Palace shared that the King is optimistic about his treatment and hopes to return to full royal duties as soon as possible.

In an earlier interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry also discussed the personal toll of leaving royal life and the lack of acknowledgment from within the family.

He revealed that no one had expressed regret. After years of asking for help and warning of potential consequences, he said, “It’s been really hard because I’m trying. I am part of the system with them. I always have been.”

He added that although his brother remains bound to that system, “I have [left it].” When Winfrey asked if his own father thought anything bad about that system, Harry noted, “He’s had to make peace with it.”

To understand how Harry reached this point, one must look back. As detailed in his book “Spare,” as a boy, the prince was known as the more carefree royal, often described as the happy-go-lucky kid compared to his serious older brother, the Heir.

But everything changed when he lost his mother at age 12. Grief consumed him. He struggled with school, lashed out in anger, and found life under constant media scrutiny unbearable. He blamed the press for her death and never made peace with life in the spotlight.

At 21, Harry joined the British Army. The structure gave him purpose, and his two tours of duty made him a national hero. Still, the trauma lingered. He developed post-traumatic stress and suffered from panic attacks. More than anything, he longed for a genuine connection.

Then came Meghan. The couple’s love story and wedding felt like a fairy tale to the world. But behind the scenes, they were battered by an aggressive press, facing racism, fabricated stories, and relentless intrusion.

Harry watched his wife suffer, and feared history was repeating itself. With their mental health and safety at risk, he made a choice few royals have ever dared to make: to walk away. “The last to try,” the book says, “had been his mother.”

Fortunately, not everything is so somber for Prince Harry. As reported earlier, following the BBC interview, on May 4, 2025, the Duchess of Sussex gave her followers a glimpse into a warm familial moment shared between the Duke of Sussex and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The picture Meghan shared — absent of a caption — speaks entirely through its composition. Set against the lush serenity of a well-manicured garden, the black-and-white photo captures Harry from behind, walking barefoot on the grass with his children.

Archie, holding his father’s hand, walks closely beside him, while Lilibet is perched atop her dad’s shoulders, her tiny legs dangling as she’s carried forward. Towering trees and blooming bushes frame the trio, creating a soft, almost dreamlike backdrop that evokes a sense of tranquility.

The open gate in the foreground invites the viewer into the scene, subtly reinforcing the idea of vulnerability and access — a rare glimpse into the family’s private world, offered without a single word.

As the serene image made its rounds online, reactions poured in — and they were far from uniform. Many viewers honed in on Archie, with several commenting on his surprising stature.

One person remarked, “My, how Archie has grown,” while another echoed the sentiment, “If Archie is just 5 – [sic] he is very tall for his age.” A similar observation came from someone else, who wrote, “Oh suddenly the Arch appears to be taller…given the height of his parents that’s unexpected [sic].”

Expressing doubt over the child’s identity, one commenter marveled, “Is this supposed to be Archi!!! He looks tall, as a 10 years old kid [sic].”

Questions surrounding the image’s authenticity began surfacing, too. One observer honed in on specific details of the photo, such as Harry’s legs and his son’s height, wondering if the image was altered in any way.

Another posed a more general suspicion, penning, “Picture looks photoshopped. Harry’s left ankle has an odd bend.”

The same oddity was highlighted in a separate reaction — “Oh No, poor Harry! Has he broken his left ankle? That’s an extremely odd looking [sic] bend there, on an inordinately long lower leg!” Someone else added, “Poor Harry’s left leg snapped at the shin [sic].”

Lastly, one netizen shifted focus back to Archie, questioning, “What is wrong with Archie. [sic] Something doesn’t look right.”

This photo comes almost a month after his demeanor during an appearance at a London court on April 8, to make an appeal, was examined by body language expert Judi James.

Speaking exclusively to Express, she stated, “With his brisk, swaggering walk and his jacket unbuttoned it would be reasonable to describe Harry’s chosen projected body language mood here as ‘cocky.'”

Judi further observed that his chest was “puffed and he throws some brusque, celebrity waves to either press or maybe fans waiting to watch him, creating the suggestion that he sees himself as rather heroic and even popular for his current UK court appearance.”

While this behavior may have suggested confidence, Judi noted signs that could have pointed to inner unease.

“There is one cue or ‘tell’ though that suggests he might not be feeling quite as brave as he seems to want to make out and that is the frequent touch on the tie or stomach here that creates an excuse for a self-protective barrier gesture,” she said.

Judi added, “As a ritual it is similar to his father’s trait of playing with a cuff or watch strap to enable him to lift one arm up in front of his torso.” According to BBC News, Harry arrived at the court shortly after 9:30 a.m. BST. He entered with a small security team supported by court officers and was seen waving to cameras before using a private entrance.

Reporters called out questions and wanted to know if he planned to meet with his father, Charles, but the Duke did not respond.

Inside the courtroom, Harry sat in the center during the proceedings. His legal team, led by barrister Shaheed Fatima KC, argued that he had been “singled out” for unequal treatment. She claimed the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) failed to follow its procedures by not consulting security experts before altering his taxpayer-funded protection.

The case centered on a government decision that modified the Duke’s security arrangements in the U.K. Harry contends that this change placed him and his family at risk.

In earlier proceedings, the High Court ruled that the RAVEC’s actions were not unlawful. However, the government’s legal team pushed back on the written submissions presented during this appeal.

They argued the prince’s case was based on “small parts of the evidence” and reflected “a continued failure to see the wood for the trees.”

Harry’s April 8 court appearance, marked by visible confidence and subtle gestures of tension, came as he pursued legal action to restore a consistent security detail in the U.K.

While his legal team challenged the fairness of the decision-making process, the government continued to defend its position until a final decision on the ruling finally came in early May.