Overview
- The Court of Appeal will announce its verdict at 2 pm GMT on Prince Harry's challenge to the 2020 decision to downgrade his UK police protection.
- Harry's legal team argues that the 'bespoke' security arrangement unfairly singles him out and jeopardizes his safety, citing threats from al-Qaeda and a paparazzi pursuit in New York City.
- The UK government maintains that the downgraded security is appropriate given Harry's reduced royal role and relocation to California.
- The decision could impact how frequently Harry visits Britain with his family, as he has expressed concerns about their safety under current arrangements.
- This marks the latest chapter in a prolonged legal battle, following a 2024 High Court ruling that upheld the government's decision as lawful.