Prince Harry of the United Kingdom told the BBC on the 2nd that he hopes to 'reconcile' with his estranged family.
He said: 'Some of my family will never forgive me for writing that book... but I want reconciliation.'
Just hours before the interview aired, the London Court of Appeal rejected Harry's request for full police protection during his visits to the UK.
Harry, visibly downcast, told the BBC: 'I can't see a world where I can bring my wife and children back to the UK.'
Speaking from California, USA, Harry described the court’s ruling as 'an old guard power play'.
He noted that the issue of security was being used as a 'bargaining chip' to control him, and he appealed to his father and the government for help.
He said: 'My father holds a lot of power and ability. Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved by him not necessarily intervening, but staying out of the way and allowing the experts to do what needs to be done.'
He stated that the decision to reduce his level of protection was made by the previous government, but the new government is now in power.
However, Harry made it clear that he would not be appealing the case to the Supreme Court.
He said: 'I miss the UK... it's really sad that I can't show my children my homeland.'