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Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battle over his UK security arrangements has once again brought up concerns about whether he was treated fairly by the British government. During a recent hearing on April 8, 2025, his legal team argued that Harry was “singled out” and received “unjustified and inferior treatment” when the decision was made to downgrade his police protection after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Harry flew to the UK specifically for this case, which centers around his challenge to a previous ruling that upheld the Home Office’s decision to reduce his security. His lawyer, Shaheed Fatima KC, argued in court that the Duke was not properly informed about how the decision was made and that key evidence may have been overlooked by the judge who initially handled the case. She emphasized that Harry’s role as a high-profile figure and member of the royal family still makes him a target for serious threats—and therefore deserving of consistent, official security support.
The Prince, who now lives in California with Meghan Markle and their two children, has stated before that the UK is a critical part of his children’s identity and heritage. He wants them to feel safe and at home when they visit—but without proper security, those visits are difficult to manage.
In response, the UK government’s legal team, led by Sir James Eadie KC, argued that Harry was not treated unfairly. Instead, they said he received a “bespoke” approach to his security based on current circumstances, and that he would still receive protection where and when it was deemed necessary. However, he is no longer automatically entitled to the same level of taxpayer-funded police protection as senior working royals.
This case has sparked broader conversations about how the UK handles security for former royals, especially those who remain in the public eye. Do you think Prince Harry should receive the same security privileges as other royals despite stepping down?