She also said she believes Harry is sincere when he talks about wanting his children to understand their British heritage and their connection to the royal family. In her view, if Harry is able to bring his family to the UK safely, it could open the door to renewed contact and, eventually, reconciliation.

Harry and King Charles reportedly reunited briefly in September during Harry’s visit to London, where they shared a private tea at Clarence House. However, there was no meeting with Prince William, whose relationship with Harry is said to remain deeply strained. The king is also believed not to have seen Archie, now six, and Lilibet, four, since 2022.

Whether the security review leads to meaningful change remains to be seen. But for the first time in months, the possibility of restored protection has given rise to cautious optimism that fractured relationships within the royal family could, one day, begin to heal.