Overview

• Prince Harry's final appeal to reinstate taxpayer-funded armed security in the UK was denied by the Court of Appeal on May 2, 2025.
• The court ruled that his grievances over downgraded protection did not constitute a valid legal argument to overturn the decision by the Home Office and RAVEC.
• During a recent visit to London, Harry was captured on a Ring doorbell camera knocking on multiple wrong doors while searching for a friend's home, raising questions about his safety and public image.
• In a BBC interview following the court decision, Harry criticized the royal establishment and expressed concerns about bringing his family to the UK without adequate security.
• The case has reignited debates about the role of taxpayer-funded security for non-working royals and its implications for other high-profile figures.