A new dispute has erupted between Prince Harry and the royal family after Buckingham Palace withdrew an accommodation offer for his upcoming United Kingdom trip, as reported by The Guardian.
The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to visit London and Birmingham for several charity engagements, including events promoting the Invictus Games.
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Security disputes with the government have complicated the buildup to this trip, leading to the decision that the Duchess of Sussex and their children will remain behind initially.
According to media reports on Monday, the BBC initially stated that the prince had accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace.
However, the broadcaster noted that the palace contradicted the statement within 15 minutes, citing availability issues and complications surrounding an upcoming legal judgment.
The decision reportedly stems from a pending High Court ruling against Associated Newspapers Ltd, which Buckingham Palace believed could complicate the constitutional position of the King.
PA Media reported that Prince Harry had initially declined the accommodation offer before reversing his decision over the weekend, by which time appropriate staffing and hospitality provisions were no longer available.
The palace stated that while efforts are made to facilitate royal stays, a minimum level of notice is required as a courtesy to staff to ensure appropriate hosting at royal residences.
The Duke of Sussex and other prominent individuals are currently awaiting a written ruling by Mr. Justice Nicklin regarding their legal case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
