Prince Harry Loses Appeal Over U.K. Security Detail After Barristers Argued His Life Was “At Stake”

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The court ruling didn’t go in favor of Prince Harry regarding the amount of security he can have when in the United Kingdom.

Last month, Prince Harry made a court appearance to challenge the ruling that reduced his publicly funded security details when he’s in the UK. He referred to Britain as an integral part of the heritage for his children, Archie and Lilibet, whom he has with his spouse, Meghan Markle, by stating its significance.

In 2023, I expressed a desire that they feel just as comfortable here as they do at home in the U.S. However, that level of comfort can’t be achieved if their safety isn’t ensured while they’re on British ground.

When Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step down from their roles as senior royals in 2020, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) made the choice to not provide them with the same level of security when they are within the UK.

As a gamer, I’d put it this way: “They claimed the Duke was being unfairly targeted, receiving subpar treatment that puts his safety, security, and life at risk.

The new setup now offers the Sussexes a less expensive yet tailored security service. This means they must provide a 30-day heads up about their intentions to travel to the U.K., and each visit will undergo an evaluation to determine potential threats.

Last Friday, the duke’s appeal against the ruling was denied. Judge Geoffrey Vos found the arguments presented on behalf of Harry compelling and acknowledged that he seemed to have been unfairly treated by the system. However, he emphasized that there was no sound legal ground to contest Ravec’s decision.

In my opinion, his statement indicated that the Duke of Sussex’s appeal would not be granted, as he made this comment on Friday.

Ever since my family and I made the move to Montecito, California back in the U.S., my visits back to the U.K. have been relatively rare. However, there have been a few notable exceptions. In August 2024, I paid tribute at the memorial service for my beloved uncle, Robert Fellowes. The following year, in June 2022, I was honored to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of the late and greatly admired Queen Elizabeth. And then, sadly, in September of that same year, I had the solemn duty of attending her funeral.

In May 2023, Harry was present at the coronation ceremony of his father, King Charles III. However, Meghan chose not to be there.

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2025-05-02 17:24