Prince Harry is expected to find out today whether his appeal to reinstate his UK police protection has been successful. The outcome could influence how often he returns to Britain.
The younger son of King Charles III has been involved in a lengthy legal battle since his security detail was downgraded after stepping away from royal duties and relocating abroad with his wife, Meghan.
Since settling in California in 2020, the couple has had a second child, Lilibet, joining their son Archie. Their involvement with the royal family has been limited since their move.
Prince Harry has expressed concerns that the lack of official security makes it difficult for him to travel to the UK with his family. The government committee responsible for royal and public figure protection decided in 2020 that he would not receive the same level of publicly funded security during visits to Britain.
After losing an initial case last year, Harry was granted permission to appeal the decision. His legal team argues that he received unfair treatment and that the risks to his safety were not properly evaluated.
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The prince, whose older brother Prince William is the heir to the throne, has often spoken about the trauma of losing his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car crash while fleeing paparazzi in 1997. He has repeatedly cited media intrusion as a major reason behind his and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal life.