Prince Harry expressed a strong desire to reconcile with his family in Britain, particularly in light of his father King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, during a BBC interview. The interview coincided with Harry losing a legal battle over his automatic police protection in the UK, a contentious issue since he stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Harry acknowledged that his memoir 'Spare' was divisive among his family, contributing to the ongoing rift, but he hoped that resolving the security dispute could pave the way for reconciliation. The British court upheld a decision to treat Harry's security needs on a case-by-case basis, a ruling Harry found exhausting and overwhelming, especially given the threats he and his family face. Despite these challenges, Harry remains hopeful that his father can help mediate the situation and bring about a resolution to the family conflict.

Prince Harry, during a BBC interview, expressed his wish to mend relations with his family, emphasizing the urgency due to King Charles III's ongoing battle with cancer, as he remains unsure of his father's prognosis.

The interview took place shortly after Harry's legal setback where his appeal was dismissed, maintaining the decision to assess his security needs individually during visits to the UK, as opposed to automatic royal protection.

Harry's 2023 memoir 'Spare' is acknowledged as a source of division within the royal family, with some members unlikely to forgive him for its contents, further straining family relations.

The legal battle over Harry's security has been protracted, with Harry's legal team highlighting threats and systemic racism as key concerns, arguing that the removal of automatic protection breaches policy and endangers his family.

The court ruled that the committee responsible for royal security acted lawfully in downgrading Harry's protection, a decision made after he left the UK and royal duties, though Harry perceives this as unfair treatment.

Despite the ongoing legal and familial challenges, Harry continues to visit the UK for significant family events, such as the funerals of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III’s coronation, relying on private security for protection.

Harry remains hopeful that King Charles can act as an intermediary to resolve the security issue, which he views as the last major obstacle to reconciling with the royal family.