The debate follows reports that King Charles recently met Prince Harry at Highgrove House, the monarch's private residence in Gloucestershire. Since leaving official royal duties, Harry has challenged decisions regarding publicly funded police protection, maintaining that adequate security is necessary for himself and his family when visiting Britain. Prince Harry has consistently maintained that his legal challenges concern the adequacy of security assessments rather than appearances or status. Those comments prompted a response from a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan, who criticized the remarks for involving their children. The spokesperson further argued that portraying Archie and Lilibet as future adversaries within the Royal Family was "extraordinary and irresponsible."