In brief
In a continuing legal saga, Prince Harry has suffered a setback in his quest to secure public-funded police protection while in the UK. The decision stems from a ruling concerning the withdrawal of automatic security traditionally afforded to royal family members. The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back from his royal duties in 2020, has been contesting this decision in court. Last month, his legal team argued that the absence of this protection poses a significant risk to his safety and that of his family. Despite previous attempts, including an offer to personally finance his security, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) ruled against him. As he continues his case, Harry's visits to the UK have required bespoke security arrangements, handled on a case-by-case basis, raising further questions about the adequacy of protection for the Duke.
