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Home Office Orders Formal Review of Prince Harry’s UK Security

The reassessment could determine whether he regains taxpayer-funded armed protection during UK visits next month.

Overview

  • The government has initiated a formal threat assessment by RAVEC into the duke’s protection when in Britain, the first such review since 2020.
  • RAVEC’s Risk Management Board has begun gathering evidence from police, government officials and Prince Harry’s team, according to multiple reports.
  • A decision is reported to be due in January 2026, while officials reiterate they will not disclose operational security details.
  • The move follows Harry’s May court loss that upheld case-by-case protection after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
  • Harry maintains the current system prevents him from safely bringing Meghan and their children to the UK, and any restored 24-hour armed cover during visits would be taxpayer-funded.