Prince Harry appeared to be laying groundwork for a long awaited reunion with King Charles as he seeks updated security arrangements for visits to the UK.
The Duke of Sussex's new step could ensure a safe return for himself, his wife Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as it would create the possibility of meetup with the monarch.
According to latest reports, Harry requested an official assessment from the committee responsible for protecting members of the royal family and other public figures.
In October, Harry wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following her appointment to formally ask for a risk assessment from the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which is managed by the Home Office, per a source close to the Duke.
They added that now a formal security check has been ordered for Harry for the first time in several years, reported The Sun.
Speaking on the matter, royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that securing proper protection may open the door to repairing his relationship with his father.
She said, "What Harry wants is to have taxpayers pay, via the police, for his security whenever he wants it whilst in England."
"On Friday, the Home Office told him that they have granted him a risk management assessment. This is a result of all the lobbying Harry has done, which included, but was not limited to, writing to the Home Secretary,” the expert added.
"His security is now closer to reality. While there isn’t anything definite yet, the trajectory of his case is in his favor.
“The door, now literally and figuratively, might well be open for him to return to the U.K. with Meghan Markle and their children."
