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BBC Apologizes for Lapses in Editorial Standards Following Prince Harry Interview

The broadcaster admitted failing to challenge Prince Harry's claims after his court defeat over UK security, as tensions with the royal family escalate.

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Overview

  • Prince Harry's final appeal to reinstate taxpayer-funded UK security was denied, with courts affirming the decision as legally sound.
  • In a BBC interview, Harry described the ruling as an 'establishment stitch-up' and criticized the royal family, deepening existing rifts.
  • The BBC issued a rare apology, acknowledging it failed to challenge Harry's claims or include perspectives from the Home Office.
  • Buckingham Palace reaffirmed that the courts had repeatedly and meticulously reviewed the security issue, reaching the same conclusion each time.
  • Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family but faced criticism from royal and political figures for his public remarks.