Harry and Meghan find out about police protection court ruling.

Katie JerkovichMay 24, 2023

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Lose Legal Bid for Police Protection in the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lost their legal bid to pay for police protection when their family is in Britain. The London High Court rejected the Duke of Sussex’s application to pay for such services, which was one of two cases filed against the Home Office. The Home Office argued that it would be improper for the police to be hired as private security guards.

Prince Harry loses bid to legally challenge decision not to allow him to pay for police protection in UK https://t.co/DWyz1uZdKS

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The couple lost their taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped down from their senior royal roles in 2020. While living in the United States, they are protected by armed bodyguards, but when they are in the UK, those same guards aren’t allowed to carry weapons. Prince Harry argued that his family needs that extra level of protection while in Britain.

The second case against the Home Office has yet to be heard. It focuses on whether Prince Harry should have his state-sponsored security restored.

The duke first filed the cases in September 2021 after being in the country that year to honor his mother at the unveiling of his mother the late Princess Diana’s statue. While there, his security was reportedly “compromised due to the absence of police protection” while leaving a charity event, and his car was chased by photographers.

“The goal for Prince Harry has been simple — to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country,” a spokesperson for Harry told the Guardian.

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The court’s decision comes after a spokesperson for the duke and duchess claimed they were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” in New York City involving “highly aggressive” paparazzi. However, the royal’s narrative has been widely disputed.