In fact, 2026 may be the year when long-awaited reunions finally happen, or when remaining bridges are permanently burned.
Highs and lows for the Duke of Sussex
From another successful year for the Invictus Games to his departure from Sentebale, the charity he had long supported, 2025 has been a period of mixed fortunes for the Duke of Sussex.
One of the most significant setbacks, however, came when Harry lost his appeal to have his automatic police protection in the UK reinstated.
After stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to the US, Harry’s full, automatic police protection while visiting Britain was downgraded to a case-by-case arrangement.
Following the court defeat, Harry spoke openly in an interview with the BBC, admitting that the issue had placed serious strain on his relationship with King Charles.
He has repeatedly said that the lack of guaranteed security has limited his ability to attend events in the UK, and that it is the main reason his young children have yet to return to — or even visit — the home of their grandfather.
