Prince Harry has stated that his ‘worst fears have been confirmed’ amid his ongoing legal battle to reinstate police protection for his family.

The Duke of Sussex has suggested that the decision to reduce his security was a deliberate move to prevent him and his wife, Meghan Markle, from stepping back as working royals and relocating to the US in 2020.

According to a report by The Telegraph, Harry claimed that his ‘worst fears’ were ‘confirmed’ after secret evidence was presented during his ongoing legal dispute with the Home Office. This legal fight is focused on his attempt to regain the level of security he previously had while in the UK.

A significant portion of the appeal was heard in private due to the ‘confidential evidence.’

Speaking later, Harry said: “People would be shocked by what’s being held back.”

He also mentioned that his “worst fears have been confirmed by the whole legal disclosure in this case and that’s really sad.”

According to the report, Harry reportedly feels that King Charles could have played a role in reinstating his security, though Buckingham Palace has denied this.

A palace source told the Guardian: “These are matters of security and government policy and, as usual, it would be inappropriate to comment or intervene on either.”