Prince Harry is preparing for his first trip back to Britain since losing his court battle over state-funded security.

The Duke of Sussex will return on September 8 for the WellChild Awards, a cause he has supported for nearly 20 years. His visit is already sparking speculation about whether it could open the door to long-awaited family reconciliation.

Harry has confirmed his attendance at the ceremony, where he will meet children, families, and caregivers, and present the award for the most inspirational child aged four to six. Speaking about the event, he praised “the power of compassion, connection and community,” The Times reported.

Although he is expected to attend alone—without Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, or Princess Lilibet—his remarks about family have added significance to this trip.

Security Dispute and Family Strain

Earlier this year, Harry’s legal challenge to restore police protection in the U.K. was rejected. Following the ruling, he told the BBC the situation had created a rift with his father. “My father won’t speak to me because of this security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile,” he said.

Reflecting on the impact of the decision, Harry added: “I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point. And the things that they’re going to miss are, well, everything. You know, I love my country. I have always done, despite what some people in that country have done… I think that it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”