oh Prince Harry He suffered a severe blow in his struggle for police protection in England. An appeals court dismissed his appeal against a February 2024 High Court ruling that deprived him of government-funded police protection when he traveled to the country.
Prince Harry changed his immigration status in the United States
The decision means Harry will have to shoulder the exorbitant costs of his own personal security while in the UK, which could run into millions of pounds a year. Meghan Markle's security team in the United States alone is estimated to cost US$3 million (R$15 million) a year.
The legal battle began in 2020 when the UK government removed police protection following Harry and Meghan's decision to step away from their royal duties and move to California.
Harry argued that he and his family still needed protection because of their royal status and the security threats they face.
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Although the Court of Appeal recognized the risks to Harry's safety, the court concluded that the government's decision to remove his police protection was not unlawful.
The court also noted that Harry still has UK police protection in “exceptional circumstances”.
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Prince Harry changed his immigration status in the United States
The decision is a significant setback for Harry, who has insisted he and his family need 24/7 security while they are in the UK.
A legal spokesperson told People magazine that Prince William's brother was not seeking “preferential treatment” and should be “considered like everyone else”.
“The Duke's argument is that the 'customized process' that applies to him is no substitute for this risk analysis,” the statement said, adding that Prince Harry hopes to seek justice through an appeal and will not comment further on the ongoing case.
