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Prince Harry Appeals UK Security Downgrade in Court

The Duke of Sussex challenges the 2020 decision to reduce his taxpayer-funded protection, citing risks to his family's safety during UK visits.

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Britain's Prince Harry gestures as he walks on the day he is expected to give evidence in his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, outside the High Court in London, Britain, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • Prince Harry has arrived in London to attend a two-day Court of Appeal hearing challenging the dismissal of his High Court case against the UK Home Office.
  • The legal battle stems from a 2020 decision by Ravec to downgrade his taxpayer-funded security after he stepped down as a working royal and moved to the United States.
  • Harry's legal team argues that the decision was unfair and unlawful, claiming he was 'singled out' and that the process lacked transparency and proper risk analysis.
  • The Home Office maintains that security decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and that Harry’s status as a non-working royal justifies the reduced protection.
  • Parts of the hearing will be held in private due to sensitive security details, with the court's decision expected at a later date.