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Home Office Orders Fresh Review of Prince Harry’s Police Protection

The confidential RAVEC reassessment follows his formal request to the Home Secretary.

Overview

  • RAVEC has instructed its Risk Management Board to re-evaluate the duke’s threat level, with evidence being gathered from police, government and Harry’s team.
  • A decision is expected in January 2026, and officials say they will not provide operational details for security reasons.
  • Since 2020, Harry has not had automatic taxpayer-funded protection and instead receives case-by-case cover that typically requires 30 days’ notice for UK visits.
  • The review follows his loss at the Court of Appeal in May, which upheld RAVEC’s lawful move to bespoke arrangements.
  • Harry has said the lack of full protection prevents him from bringing Meghan and their children to the UK, and outlets report the reassessment could facilitate future family visits.