Overview
- Ravec, the committee that advises on protection for royals and public figures, has been asked to re-evaluate the risks to the Duke of Sussex and his family during UK stays.
- The renewed review follows reports that Prince Harry wrote to new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood requesting a fresh risk assessment.
- Judges previously ruled that Harry is not entitled to automatic police-organised protection during visits and rejected his bid to pay privately for state-run security.
- The Metropolitan Police told the courts that officers are not “hired guns” and warned that allowing private payment for official protection would set an unacceptable precedent.
- British outlets report that evidence is being gathered for the review, though officials have not announced any timetable or outcome for the process.