Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battle for security in the UK likely stems from childhood trauma.
According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the Duke’s fight is deeply rooted in the trauma of losing his mother, Princess Diana.
Speaking to GB News, Fitzwilliams said, “You read [Harry’s 2023 memoir] Spare and you come across feeling someone who is traumatised by his mother's death.”
The Duke of Sussex has repeatedly voiced concerns about the safety of his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, when visiting Britain.
After stepping down from royal duties in 2020, his security status changed; he was told protection would now be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Fitzwilliams noted, “He believes that is inferior and that is not good enough for him and his family.”
On top of that, Fitzwilliams questioned whether Meghan would even want to return to the UK, saying, “Whether Meghan Markle would want to come is another issue.”
While GB News host Jacob Rees-Mogg pushed back, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for a non-working royal, Fitzwilliams admitted, “In theory yes."
But he still sympathised with Harry’s fears.
“I can see his point of view,” he added. “I feel he and Meghan have been desperately destructive in so many details but on this, you can see what he wants for his family and future.”