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https://www.gbnews.com/royal/queen-elizabeth-northern-ireland-ira-news

"Prince Harry is planning to return to the U.K. “more and more” following the reunion with his father, King Charles, last month.

A source close to the Duke of Sussex recently told The Times, “The way the wind is blowing, he’s going to want to be here more and more.”

“He’s happy these trips can now have more focus on the patronages and be less obscured by the other nonsense. He wants more of a foothold here, more trips back, less courtroom drama,” the source added, referring to the conclusion of Harry’s legal action against U.K. press. “And he always loves seeing his family.”"

https://people.com/prince-harry-plans-visit-uk-every-few-months-following-king-charles-reunion-report-12061437

You'd almost think all the legal "nonsense" wasn't instigated by Harry himself.

He's been to UK twice this year, plus trip to Australia, 2 trips to Canada and many more I'm sure. Clearly he doesn't give a toss about his carbon footprint. Wonder what Travalyst thinks?

"Prince Harry has lost his final legal appeal against the U.K. government’s decision to reduce his official security detail during visits to Britain, marking the latest setback in his long-running battle over safety and royal status.

The Duke of Sussex had been fighting to restore the full police protection he once received as a senior working royal. Since stepping back from his royal duties in 2020 and relocating to the United States, Harry’s taxpayer-funded security was downgraded, with any protection now handled on a case-by-case basis.

Harry and his legal team argued that private bodyguards are no substitute for official police protection. British law prevents private security from carrying firearms or accessing national intelligence systems—critical tools, they claimed, to ensure the safety of Harry, Meghan, and their children during U.K. visits.

In testimony to the High Court in December 2023, Harry described the U.K. as “my home” and a vital part of his children’s identity. “That cannot happen if it's not possible to keep them safe when they are on U.K. soil,” he said.

Despite these arguments, the Court of Appeal sided with the government. On Friday, Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos dismissed the appeal, stating that Harry’s “sense of grievance” did not constitute a legal basis to overturn the prior decision.

Harry did not appear in court for the ruling.

This judgment reinforces a previous legal defeat in 2024, where the High Court upheld the 2020 decision to downgrade his security. It also signals the end of Harry’s legal options in this matter, barring a new line of challenge. "

https://londondaily.com/u-k-court-rejects-prince-harry-s-final-appeal-over-police-security

That makes at least 3 court cases Harry has lost. Imagine how much these cases have cost the British taxpayers - not in legal fees, but court time and all the associated costs, including Judge, Court Officers, Admin etc.

Bottom line - they were here a few weeks ago and everything was fine - without armed security. Maybe time for Harry to realise he is not an international statesman, he's just a rich guy lounging in California when not jetting off around the world at the drop of a hat.

Image 1: The Cartier Halo Tiara

​Made by Cartier in 1936, famously gifted to Princess Elizabeth on her 18th birthday and later worn by Catherine on her wedding day in 2011.

​Image 2: The Lotus Flower Tiara (Papyrus Tiara)

​Created from a necklace given to Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) as a wedding present in 1923; frequently worn by Princess Margaret and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

​Image 3: The Strathmore Rose Tiara

​A floral bandeau featuring wild roses, presented to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) by her father in 1923, and worn again decades later by Catherine in 2023.

​Image 4: The Oriental Circlet Tiara

​Designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria in 1853 featuring lotus flowers, original opals (later replaced with rubies by Queen Alexandra), and passed down through the royal family.

​Image 5: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara

​Commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913, featuring suspended drop pearls; closely associated with Diana, Princess of Wales, and frequently worn today by Catherine, Princess of Wales

Credit images: katexcharlotte on instagram

Princess Anne turns 76 today. A Princess who was deeply adored by both her parents, her siblings and by the public too as she's frequently voted the 3rd most popular Royal.

Her children Peter and Zara also seem to be much loved members and it's beautiful that her and Charles' families are still close, the next generations too.

It's a pity she's so far away in the LoS because the end of male-preferences primogeniture only passed in 2013. Despite that, she's constantly one of the most loved Royals.