Reason why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children Archie and Lilibet are rarely seen in public

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trying to keep their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, away from public spotlight due to serious concerns about their safety.

Harry is entangled in a legal battle to ensure enhanced security for his family of four. He wants to keep his children out of harm's way, especially after his mother Princess Diana died in a high-speed car chase in 1997.

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fiercely guarding Archie and Lilibet’s privacy?

A close friend of Prince Harry revealed to PEOPLE, "Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats. He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm."

The friend added, “As a father and husband, Harry is committed to making sure that history doesn't repeat itself.”

Harry is making every effort to prevent a recurrence of his mother's tragic fate. However, there is considerable tension regarding the issue of security.

The UK government in 2020 decided to strip him of armed security guards. Harry believes his father, King Charles, has the authority to restore his security. However, Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the matter, and a palace source states that the notion of King Charles having control over Harry's security is "wholly incorrect".

Harry's quest for increased protection has led him to court, where he recently lost his bid to reinstate taxpayer-funded security. He plans to appeal the decision. The dispute over security provisions has shifted the conversations between Harry and his father from frustration to "complete silence" from the King, according to the friend.

The legal and political complexities of the situation are significant. The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) manages security matters, operating on behalf of the UK government, and King Charles has no direct governmental power in this context.

The conflict has resulted in entrenched positions, with Harry's brother, Prince William, reportedly siding with their father, leaving reconciliation prospects uncertain.

Despite these challenges, Harry remains committed to his family and desires a peaceful resolution.

A friend notes that Harry "doesn’t want to fight about this anymore". "He wants to have a relationship with his family."

Meghan Markle, supportive of Harry’s stance, also hopes for a resolution.

A former employee of their Archewell Foundation shares, "She supports Harry 100 percent, but she wishes he could let go of these lawsuits, be happy, and live in the moment. She wants him to be free of all of this, but she understands that, given everything he’s been through and his love for their family, he can’t. She wishes for him to live in a world where he isn’t burdened by these issues."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Colombia despite travel warnings

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to embark on a visit to Colombia later this year, despite recent travel advisories from both the US and UK governments.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accepted an invitation from Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez, prompting their upcoming South American tour. This decision comes even as both the US and UK have issued stern warnings regarding travel to Colombia due to concerns about crime, terrorism, civil instability, and kidnapping.

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has advised against all but essential travel to certain parts of Colombia, while the US Department of State has echoed similar cautions, advising travelers to "reconsider travel due to crime and terrorism" and to "exercise increased caution due to civil unrest and kidnapping."

The choice to visit Colombia, a country currently facing significant security challenges, has sparked criticism.

A former British royal protection officer, who previously served Prince Harry’s family, commented, "They have chosen to visit one, if not the most, dangerous countries in the world. But nothing amazes me with Harry and Meghan these days. It's just him digging his heels in with the UK authorities. But it does add weight to why he's not getting protection—he keeps going to dangerous places."