Overview

• Prince Harry’s appeal to reinstate automatic state-funded police protection concluded earlier this month, with a ruling expected after Easter.
• The Duke claims the current case-by-case security arrangement is inadequate and unfair compared to protections offered to other VIPs.
• Court documents reveal Harry requested specific protection following a threat from al Qaida, which he argues underscores the need for robust security measures.
• The Home Office maintains that Harry’s unique circumstances, including stepping back from royal duties in 2020, justify the bespoke security protocol.
• A private session during the appeal hearing addressed highly confidential evidence, with both sides summarizing their positions for the court.