According to legal representatives, Prince Harry of the United Kingdom is appealing a government decision about police protection. He should not receive police protection while on British land unless he pays for it himself.
In 2020, Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, and his American wife Meghan left the royal service. It was to pursue fresh opportunities in Los Angeles. As a result, the couple has enlisted the help of a private security firm.
However, the prince’s legal representatives claim that these arrangements do not provide him with the level of protection he requires when in the United Kingdom.
“In the absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return to his home,” the statement said. It mentioned a July 2021 incident in which his safety was jeopardized while leaving a charity event due to a lack of police protection.
Prince Harry and police protection for family
Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, died in a vehicle accident in 1997 while attempting to avoid paparazzi cameras.
According to Prince Harry and his lawyers, the government has already rejected two offers to pay for police protection. According to a spokesperson, the decision-making process was opaque and inconsistent, and it failed to assess all of the dangers.
When questioned about the comment, a government official said the UK government’s protective security system was “rigorous and proportionate”. Also, it was its long policy not to share full details on any arrangements. It is because doing so could jeopardize people’s security.
A spokesperson further stated that commenting in detail on any legal actions would be “inappropriate.”
The UK will always be Prince Harry’s home: Statement
In September 2021, Harry filed a judicial review. It is a legal challenge to the legality of decisions made by a public entity, according to the statement. Due to a leak in the British press, his lawyers decided to make that information public.
“The UK will always be Prince Harry’s home and a country he wants his wife and children to be safe in,” the statement said.
“With the lack of police protection comes too great a personal risk. Prince Harry hopes that his petition – after close to two years of pleas for security in the UK – will resolve this situation.”