Royal Family RECAP: Meghan Markle 'terrified' of UK return as Harry 'feels dad's absence'

The UK's decision to withdraw security from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has left the Duchess of Sussex scared about coming to the UK. Last month, Prince Harry lost his appeal in the High Court over the decision to remove his security after stepping back from royal duties, something that has left his wife fearing for the safety of their family in Britain, it has been claimed.

Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe said: "Meghan understandably feels scared about coming to the UK with the children. The threats are real and genuine. The threat is from lunatics, radical protesters that might want to make a name for themselves by jumping in front of them. Then of course you have the worst type, the terrorist threat. And there's no doubt Harry - and his family, as a result - is a huge target."

A source has told the Mirror that despite, Meghan appearing confident in podcast interviews and on social media, fears remain over the safety of their children in the UK.

They said: "In some ways she's feeling stronger and she wants to share that but she's still terrified of putting her kids at risk by coming back to the UK - any parent would panic if they were in Meghan's shoes. So even though Harry is really feeling the absence of his dad, especially after Trooping the Colour and Father's Day, the security stuff will probably always be an issue.

"He knows that things could've been so different if things had gone another way, but it's been five years since they left the UK and the chances of them coming back, even for a visit, seem slim to none. It's heartbreaking."

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