Prince Harry is said to have decided to stay in a hotel instead of a royal residence for security reasons.
According to De Telegraafthe Duke of Sussex turned down an invitation from his father to visit a royal residence when he visited Britain for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Harry is said to have spent three nights in London after flying to Britain from his home in Montecito, California.
According to reports, Harry made attempts to meet his father, only to later issue a statement saying his father was too busy to meet him.
If Harry had been in a royal residence, it could have provided a chance to spend time together away from their packed schedules, according to The Telegraph.
However, the publication claims that Harry turned down the offer because it did not include security, meaning he would have stayed in a visible location with public entrances and exits and no police protection.
Although royal residences are among the most protected in the country, it is believed Harry was concerned about the level of security he would receive.
The Duke is said to remain angry over the decision to remove his security staff.
Harry had sought a judicial review from the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), declaring in February 2020 that he and his family were no longer entitled to “the same degree” of personal security when visiting Britai.
He told the High Court he felt “forced” to relinquish his royal duties and leave Britain. He said the Home Office subjected him to “unlawful and unfair treatment.”
He said the decision to remove security protections was “a form of punishment for protecting my family and putting them first.”
Harry offered to pay for his own security, but was told the Metropolitan Police were not for hire. He lost the legal challenge in February, leaving him with an estimated legal bill of more than £1 million.
Harry must now give 28 days' notice of visits to Britain, including full details of his travel arrangements, so the committee can assess his security requirements.
He was given a police escort when he returned to Britain, traveling from Heathrow to Clarence House after the king was diagnosed with cancer.
He had no protection when he left Clarence House.
It led Harry to think that he could not bring his wife and children to Britain because he could not guarantee their safety.
Announcing his intention to appeal the judicial review ruling in February, his spokesman said: “The Duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec's own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with Ravec's own written policies.”
take his wife or children to Britain as he cannot guarantee their safety.