Prince Harry’s latest security update could be a “major boost” for him in the new year, which could open doors to a new path, a royal commentator has claimed. The Duke of Sussex lost a legal challenge last year regarding the levels of security he and his family receive while in the UK, following their departure from the Royal Family.

But last month, the prince was granted a full risk assessment after a major U-turn by the Home Office. Sources close to Harry claimed the camp is cautiously optimistic that his wish for full armed protection is “nailed-on” and “will be reinstated,” according to reports.

They told the Mail on Sunday: “It’s now a formality. Sources at the Home Office have indicated that security is now nailed-on for Harry.”

Now, a royal commentator has claimed that the latest update could mean that Harry will be able to spend more time in his homeland alongside his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Broadcaster Afua Hagan told Newsweek: "If this is true and plays out in the way it's been reported, then I think this is great for Harry.

"Even though we know the King is scaling back his cancer treatment, if there was ever a situation when Harry needed to come back to Britain within a few days he will know that he can do that now and do it with the right security.”

Ms Hagan added that Harry’s stalker incident last September, when attending the WellChild awards in London, “sort of proved his point” and stressed that the Duke “does need the security”.

She explained: “When Harry was here before and he had that stalker who got within meters of him, it sort of proved his point.

“He does need the security, and I think it definitely does open the door for the kids to be in the UK and spend some time with that side of the family.

“I think that's something that Harry wants, that they would want and that Meghan wants. Will we see Meghan here? I'm honestly not sure, but I think it does pave the way for that to happen now and in a way that's safe.”