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Court of Appeal to Rule on Prince Harry's UK Security Challenge

The verdict, expected Friday afternoon, could shape the Duke of Sussex's future visits to the UK amid concerns over safety and unequal treatment.

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Judges at the Court of Appeal are set to hand down their decision on Friday afternoon
Prince Harry says security concerns have hampered his ability to visit the UK

Overview

  • Prince Harry is appealing the UK government's 2020 decision to downgrade his taxpayer-funded police protection after stepping back as a senior royal.
  • Judges Sir Geoffrey Vos, Lord Justice Bean, and Lord Justice Edis will deliver their ruling at 2 pm on Friday at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
  • Harry's legal team argues that the bespoke security process unfairly singles him out for inferior treatment, jeopardizing his safety amid credible threats, including from Al-Qaeda.
  • The Home Office defends the decision, stating that the tailored approach reflects Harry's changed status and is better suited to his circumstances.
  • A previous High Court ruling in early 2024 upheld the lawfulness of the government's decision, prompting Harry to escalate the matter to the Court of Appeal.