Meghan Markle supports Prince Harry's legal fights, but here's what she truly wants for him
MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle reportedly longs for a time when Prince Harry isn't weighed down by the demands of litigation as he battles to reinstate stronger security for their family of four.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's security was downgraded once they stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Meghan Markle wishes Prince Harry could 'let go of lawsuits'
In this week's exclusive People cover story, a former Archewell Foundation employee revealed that Meghan Markle "supports Harry 100 percent, but she wishes he could let go of these lawsuits, be happy and live in the moment."
They added, "She wants him to be free of all of this, but she also knows that because of everything he’s been through and his love for [her and their children], he can’t. She wants him to live in a world where he is not burdened by this."
The Duke of Sussex has been involved in a series of legal skirmishes in recent years, but insiders say none are as vital to him as securing their safety.
Deprived of his Metropolitan Police bodyguards in 2020, Prince Harry has been tirelessly fighting to restore police protection for his family.
Insiders close to the Duke of Sussex revealed to People that he is convinced his father, King Charles, holds the key to restoring his security.
While Buckingham Palace remains tight-lipped on security matters, a palace insider insists that the idea of the king controlling Prince Harry's security is "wholly incorrect."
This controversy has posed an unyielding barrier between them.
King Charles doesn't answer Prince Harry's calls
According to one of Prince Harry's friends, what was once a dialogue marked by frustration has now descended into "complete silence" from the king.
Insiders reveal that King Charles no longer responds to his youngest son's calls or letters.
The friend said, "He gets 'unavailable right now.' His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King's health, but those calls go unanswered too.."
The reasons behind the Duke's inability to secure the desired protection are hotly debated.
Constitutionally, the monarch lacks governmental power in the UK, and the authority to grant police protection lies with the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC), acting on behalf of the UK government.
Harry, whose offer to personally fund police protection was denied in court, believes that as the monarch, Charles could intervene to ensure his family's safety.
As the royal rift deepens, the Duke of Sussex remains deeply concerned for the safety of his wife, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Prince Harry lost the high court challenge over UK security downgrade
Back in February, Prince Harry lost a high court challenge against the UK government over his security arrangements, according to BBC.
After stepping back from royal duties and moving to the US, his security was downgraded and decided on a case-by-case basis, unlike the automatic protection provided to working royals.
Prince Harry argued that this decision was unfair, considering the significant security threats he still faces.
His legal team emphasized that he was not seeking preferential treatment but fairness in the decision-making process regarding his publicly-funded police protection.
The court ruled that there was no unlawful action in the decisions made by RAVEC. The judge found no irrationality or procedural unfairness in the changes to Prince Harry's security made in February 2020.
Despite this ruling, the Duke of Sussex plans to appeal, maintaining that the process and its outcomes were unjust.
