Prince Harry attended a London court to protest what he describes as an “unjustified” reduction of his UK security details, claiming the move jeopardizes the safety of his family. The court action is against the UK Home Office, which cut his taxpayer-funded police protection when he relinquished royal duties in 2020.
The 40-year-old prince maintains that the shift was not only unjust but also did not adequately evaluate the dangers he still faces as a result of being a prince and having high-profile public appearances. Harry has pressed that he must be able to travel to the UK safely with his wife and children without having to sacrifice their security.
His lawyers claimed the decision-making was not transparent and did not constitute proper risk assessment. The case has attracted the public and the media since it touches on matters of royal privilege, public funds, and private security in life after royalty.
The Home Office has justified its stance, asserting that security levels are determined through an impartial process. When the court examines the evidence, the decision might create a precedent for other celebrity personalities to make their way in life following formal public careers.
