The five biggest bombshells from Prince Harry's emotional new BBC interview

has made a number of shocking statements today in a sit The Duke of Sussex, 40, has responded to of his UK security arrangements.

Sitting down with the 's Nada Tawfik near his home in Santa Barbara, California, the Duke critisiced the ruling and made comments about the Royal Family that he has never made before. The prince, who quit royal life in 2020, shared insights into the state of his relationship with his dad King Charles, who he has not seen for over a year.

Here at Express.co.uk we will be bringing you some of the bombshells from the interview...

Prince Harry confirmed today that he has been "cut off" from his father King Charles - claims the monarch is yet to respond to.

The duke said his father has "control" over parts of the security situation and could have helped resolve it.

He told the BBC: "I can only come to the UK safely if I'm invited. There is a lot of control and ability in my father's hands. Ultimately this whole thing could be resolved through him, not necessarily by intervening but by stepping aside and letting the experts do what is necessary."

The duke also said that he was cut off from his father who he . Harry also said he does not think his father will ever want to talk about the court case with him.

The Duke of Sussex also said he wants reconciliation with his family. He told the BBC: "There have been so many disagreements, differences between me and some of my family. This current situation which has been ongoing for five years in regard to human life and safety is the sticking point.

"Of course some members of my family , of course they will never forgive me for lots of things, but there is, I would love reconcilation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore."

Prince Harry also told the BBC today that he is unlikely to bring his wife Meghan, 43, or their children Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, back to the UK.

He said: "I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point and the things that they're going to miss is everything.

"I think it's really quite sad that I won't be able to show my children my homeland."

Prince Harry has claimed that his security rights in the UK were reduced in 2020 to encourage him and Meghan Markle to stay in the royal fold.

The duke said: "Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020 and they hoped that me knowing that risk would force us to come back.

"But then when you realise that didn't work, do you not want to keep us safe?

"Whether you're the government, the Royal Household, whether you're my dad, my family - despite all of our differences, do you not want to just ensure our safety?"

Prince Harry said his case has shown how security rights can be used to "control" members of the Royal Family.

He told the BBC: "It's set a new precedent that security can be used to control members of the family and effectvely what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life."