The start of the New Year may mark a significant shift for the Duke of Sussex following a demanding 2025. The past year proved to be an emotional journey for Prince Harry, filled with both successes and setbacks. On the positive side, he celebrated the success of the Invictus Games in Canada and made a reportedly encouraging visit to the UK in September, which led to a long-awaited meeting with his father, King Charles.
However, the year also brought challenges. Harry stepped down as a patron of his Sentebale charity and lost his Court of Appeal bid to have his UK police protection restored. More recently, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) has asked its Risk Management Board to reassess Harry’s security risk, with a decision expected next month—an outcome that could prove pivotal.