EXCLUSIVE: HARRY THOUGHT BRINGING HIS CHILDREN TO THE U.K. WOULD FORCE A ROYAL SECURITY U-TURN

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Prince Harry believed he had one final card to play in his battle over security in Britain: his children.

Sources tell Naughty But Nice the Duke was convinced that bringing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet into the equation would strengthen his case for taxpayer-funded police protection and make it nearly impossible for the VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) to say no.

“Harry genuinely believed the children would change everything,” one insider tells Naughty But Nice. “He thought no one in government would risk the headlines if Archie and Lilibet were left without the level of security he was requesting. He was convinced it would force RAVEC’s hand.”

It didn’t.

“RAVEC wasn’t swayed by emotion or optics,” says another source. “They followed the same procedures they always do. Harry expected the presence of his children to reshape the conversation. Instead, it changed nothing.”

The setback comes as Harry faces a string of mounting disappointments, including another major legal defeat and the realization that he will not be staying at Buckingham Palace during his latest visit to Britain. Together, the latest blows have left the Duke increasingly frustrated as he continues his fight over security.

“Harry feels like every avenue is closing,” an insider reveals. “He truly believed his children would be the one argument no one could dismiss. When that failed, it was a devastating reality check.”

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Even so, sources insist the Duke isn’t backing down.

“Harry still believes he’s fighting for his family’s safety,” another insider tells Naughty But Nice. “This defeat hurt, but it hasn’t changed his determination. If anything, it’s convinced him the fight isn’t over.”

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