Overview

• Prince Harry's appeal for automatic state-funded security in the UK was rejected by an appeals court on May 2, 2025.
• In a BBC interview, Harry expressed frustration over the ruling, voiced concerns about his father's health, and called for reconciliation with his family.
• Buckingham Palace reiterated that the courts thoroughly reviewed Harry’s security concerns, with the same conclusions reached each time.
• Friends of Prince William and royal experts criticized Harry’s interview, calling his approach damaging and questioning his sincerity about reconciliation.
• Harry’s claims about the UK being unsafe for his family have been scrutinized, given his recent travels to global crisis zones with higher security risks.