Prince Harry is prioritizing security before considering a visit to the U.K. with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

“He wants to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the U.K. so his children can know his home country and so he can help support his patronages and their important work,” a source close to the situation shared with Us Weekly on January 27.

Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have lived in the United States. While they have returned to the U.K. for various occasions, their children have not visited since 2022. (Archie is now 5, and Lilibet is 3.)

Harry is currently appealing a High Court ruling that upheld the 2020 decision to revoke publicly funded security for him and his family. This legal battle, set for April 2025, is a crucial step toward ensuring a safe return to the U.K. for his children.

According to HELLO! magazine, a successful appeal could also improve Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles III, and allow for more frequent visits. The publication described the case as “fundamentally important” to the future of Harry and his family.