Overview

• Prince Harry lost his first appeal bid against a High Court ruling that upheld a government panel’s decision to limit his publicly funded security in the UK.
• The legal dispute began after Harry relinquished his role as a working member of the royal family in 2020, citing security concerns for himself and his family.
• The High Court judge emphasized that the bespoke security arrangement provided on a case-by-case basis was neither unlawful nor irrational.
• Despite the ruling, Harry can still seek permission directly from the Court of Appeal to continue his fight for security protection.
• The case highlights ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the UK government over the provision of security following his move to California.