Harry's UK return — rows, rulings and palace psychodrama

Harry's UK return — rows, rulings and palace psychodrama

July 9, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Prince Harry's recent visit to Britain, focusing on the controversies surrounding his trip and the ongoing tensions with the royal family.

Prince Harry is back in Britain for events linked to the Invictus Games — but what should have been a visit focused on his charity work has become a full blown Sussex-Palace psychodrama. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey unpack a bruising week for the Duke of Sussex: a humiliating High Court defeat against the publishers of the Daily Mail, a row over Buckingham Palace accommodation, unresolved security concerns, and uncertainty over whether Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will come to the UK. Was this ever an opening for reconciliation with the royal family — or does every return to Britain now risk becoming another palace crisis? Has Harry overplayed his hand - or has the palace acted coldly? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: Harry, the Duke of Hazard? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Roya Nikkhah

Guest: Kate Mansey

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Organizations: Daily Mail, Buckingham Palace

Places: Britain

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