Prince Harry's security concerns are disregarded by King Charles, who shows no interest in intervening: source.

One author believes there's a good reason why King Charles doesn't want to get involved with Prince Harry's latest woes.

The Duke of Sussex has been fighting for his right to security in the U.K., which he lost in 2020 when he and his wife stepped down as senior royals. They subsequently relocated to California.

According to Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I," the king's security is determined by the government, which is not the monarch.

"As monarch, Charles must exercise caution, and he cannot engage in government policy. Thus, the simplest solution may be to delegate Harry's issues to someone else, according to Seward."

"Seward stated, "I am confident that someone communicates with Harry, but it might not be his father because he may not want to get involved. He lacks the time, interest, and energy for a potentially challenging conversation.""

Buckingham Palace previously stated that it wouldn't provide any information regarding security matters.

Harry has been fighting a legal battle for more than four years, with an initial decision against him in April. However, he is appealing the decision and the case is set to be heard in the spring of 2025, according to People magazine.

Harry wants to reinstate his security to allow more flexible visits to the U.K. for himself, his wife, and their two children, according to insiders. One source said that the prince wants to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the U.K., so his children can know his home country and work with his charities.

Harry's relationship with his father has been affected by a legal case, as reported by The Telegraph. In February, Buckingham Palace revealed that the 76-year-old king had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer.

Prince Harry's security woes cannot be resolved by King Charles, according to the author.

"Seward stated that 2024 has been an incredibly challenging year for the monarchy. He mentioned Princess Catherine's announcement of an abdominal operation, the king's prostate operation, and the king's cancer diagnosis. Additionally, Catherine announced that she had cancer, and there were other issues that arose from life itself."

"Seward stated, "I believe it has been quite challenging because there were not many individuals available to assist." He mentioned the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and her husband, Timothy Laurence, and Queen Camilla working diligently. However, he pointed out that they were missing everyone else, as Prince William was taking care of his wife and children."

Seward remarked that Charles' monarchy is too slimmed down.

The monarch's refusal to communicate with Harry has been attributed to security concerns, according to sources.

""As monarch, you're limited in what you can do, especially now," said Seward."

As the head of state, Charles is immune from criminal and civil proceedings under the legal doctrine of "sovereign immunity," according to Time magazine.

The royal family's official website previously stated that while the Sovereign cannot be prosecuted under U.K. law, the Queen takes care to ensure that all her personal activities are legal.

In 2022, upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles became the new monarch and ascended to the throne.

Since quitting royal duties, Harry has had a strained relationship with his family due to the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British press.

Since his rocky relationship with his family became public, the father of two has shared his story in TV interviews, a documentary, and his memoir, "Spare."

People magazine reported that a source claimed Harry may use a Taylor Swift case to bolster his argument. The outlet stated that during her record-breaking sell-out shows at Wembley Stadium in August, Swift, 34, received a police escort following a terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of three of her tour dates in Austria.

The decision by the government to provide Taylor Swift with armed police escorts during her August 2024 Wembley Stadium performances highlights inconsistencies in how protection decisions are made by U.K. authorities, raising questions about the transparency and consistency of the process, according to the source.

"The source stated that Prince Harry is being treated differently than everyone else, highlighting the need for a more systematic and transparent approach to protection decisions, ensuring both public safety and equitable application of security resources."

Doug Eldridge, an expert in celebrity branding and marketing, and the founder of Achilles PR, refers to the comparison as "apples and oranges."

According to Eldridge, the unceremonious departure of Harry and Meghan from their royal duties, as well as the tell-all books, podcasts, and Oprah sit-down, likely contributed to the UK-based vitriol and security threats that followed.

He stated that they were responsible for the negative attention and tension they created.

"Although public acrimony may not be a valid defense for a violent felony, every threat should be treated as credible regardless of the cause. Similarly, there should be transparency in the security designation process, and the problem should be viewed as vindictive or victim-seeking on either hand."

"I am sure that somebody talks to Harry, it just may not be his father. And in a way, that’s probably because his father just doesn’t want to get involved. He hasn’t got time, he hasn’t got the inclination, and he probably hasn’t got the energy for what would be a potentially difficult conversation." — Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I."

""Detractors will claim that the royal family's actions are yet another example of Harry and Meghan's attention-seeking, victim-centric behavior. However, some level of objective transparency would put both claims to rest," Eldridge continued."

During his visit to the U.K. in May for the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary, Harry declined an invitation from the king to stay at a royal residence.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly rejected the offer because it lacked security arrangements, which would have required staying in a public area with entry and exit points and no police protection, according to the source.

Harry remained at a hotel, as he had done in previous trips.

A palace source refuted People magazine's report that Harry's security is in his father's hands, stating it is "completely false."

During his visit, Harry expressed his desire to discuss the issue with Charles. He believes that as king, Charles possesses the authority to restore security to its previous peak levels.

Harry, a non-working royal, served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and became a target of terrorist threats. His family also faced domestic threats despite not working.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their two young children, reside in the affluent coastal city of Montecito.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.