One source has revealed why it is difficult for Prince Harry to make time to see his family and friends in the UK.

The source has mentioned that the ongoing security issues have had quite a significant impact on Harry's relationships with his nearest and dearest since the royal relocated to America in 2020.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, the unnamed source said: "There have been times when Harry couldn't attend events that he was invited to.

"It's a shame because there are family members who love him dearly and he still has several close friends in the UK."

Further explaining why both Meghan and Harry are often absent at events, the source added: "The nickname 'the uninvitables' was given to them [the Sussexes] because it would be almost impossible to get them to come along to anything.

"It's not really their fault and because of the Home Office decision, they seem to be suffering because of it."

The source also revealed that, due to his ongoing security fears, Harry will likely miss his uncle's funeral in the UK.

Lord Robert Fellowes, who was Princess Diana's brother-in-law and the uncle of Princes Harry and William, died at the age of 82 last month.

The British courtier also acted as the late Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary - and was the late monarch's most important adviser between 1990 and 1999.

Harry discussed the couple's security fears in the ITV documentary 'Tabloids on Trial' last month.

The father of two, who is set to celebrate his 40th birthday next month, said that his wife, Meghan Markle didn't feel safe returning to the UK. Further explaining, Harry said that he also fears her being the target of an acid or knife attack triggered by negative tabloid coverage of her.

Harry said: "All it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read. And whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country."