Four years ago, Prince Harry waved farewell to his British heritage, choosing instead a fresh start in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. With that decision, the Sussexes also lost their Frogmore Cottage along the way, leaving them without a permanent UK base. Now, as the Duke gears up to head back to the UK next month for the tenth anniversary of his Invictus Games, talks of a royal get-together are back on the table. However, there are still a bunch of hoops to jump through in the way. 

With these obstacles, Prince Harry's dream of giving his kids a taste of life in the old country seems to be slipping away even more. 

Prince Harry is currently stuck in a bind following his loss in the bid to appeal his case against the Home Office regarding police protection. This means he and his family no longer have the automatic privilege of royal security services. Despite his longing to spend more time in the UK with his wife and children, this unresolved issue of his security situation has left him feeling "extremely disappointed," according to a source cited by The Express.

His appeal for security was not only for his own well-being but also for the safety of his family, the public, and the officers assigned to protect him. Especially now that even King Charles is also longing to see his grandchildren, many believed these obstacles would somehow dissolve. However, the much-anticipated UK homecoming of the Sussexes now seems to be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, the Sussexes are still keeping the lines open with the UK.

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Both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have recently taken a big step forward, showing that they are not quite ready to cut ties with the UK just yet. 

The Sussexes have made it clear that they are not planning to sever their connections with the UK anytime soon. This was evident in their recent hiring of Charlie Gipson as a communications executive for their team. Bringing Gipson onboard, who is based in the UK, strongly suggested that the royal couple, despite their rift with the family, are still very much invested in their ties with the UK.

As the British executive assumes the crucial role of Director of Communications, he will be at the forefront of handling British media inquiries. This strategic decision is expected to address any confusion that comes from inaccuracies in media coverage. Moreover, it has the potential to enhance the Sussexes' relationship with the British public, regardless of whether they set foot on British soil or not.

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