Prince Harry is challenging the decision by the UK government to strip him of his publicly funded security detail after he stepped back from his royal duties and moved to the US with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children.
Harry’s lawyers argued at a hearing in London on Tuesday that the decision to remove his security was “unlawful” and “unfair.” They said that Harry and his family face “an increased and enduring level of risk” due to their high-profile status.
and the “hostility” they have faced from some members of the public.
The UK government has said that it is not responsible for Harry’s security because he is no longer a working royal. However, Harry’s lawyers argue that he is still a member of the royal family and should therefore be entitled to security.
The hearing is expected to last for several days. A decision is expected to be made at a later date.
Background
In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced that they would be stepping back from their royal duties and moving to North America. The couple said that they wanted to “carve out a progressive new role” for themselves within the royal family, but that this would require them to step back from their public duties.
The decision by Harry and Meghan to step back from their royal duties was met with mixed reactions. Some people supported the couple’s decision, while others criticized it.
In early 2022, it was reported that Prince Harry and Meghan had been stripped of their UK security details. The UK government said the decision was made because Harry and Meghan were no longer working royals.
Legal Challenge
Harry is now challenging the decision to strip him of his security detail. He is arguing that the decision was unlawful and unfair.
Harry’s lawyers have said that Harry and his family face “an increased and enduring level of risk” due to their high-profile status and the “hostility” they have faced from some members of the public.
The UK government has said that it is not responsible for Harry’s security because he is no longer a working royal. However, Harry’s lawyers argue that he is still a member of the royal family and should therefore be entitled to security.
The hearing is expected to last for several days. A decision is expected to be made at a later date.
Outcome
The outcome of the hearing is uncertain. It is possible that the court will rule in Harry’s favor and order that his security detail be reinstated. However, it is also possible that the court will rule in the government’s favor and uphold the decision to strip Harry of his security.
The outcome of the hearing could have a significant impact on Harry and his family. If Harry is successful in his challenge, he will be entitled to publicly funded security detail whenever he visits the UK. This would allow him and his family to travel to the UK without fear for their safety.
However, if Harry is unsuccessful in his challenge, he will be responsible for paying for his own security detail whenever he visits the UK. This could be very expensive, and it could also make it difficult for Harry to travel to the UK safely.
The outcome of the hearing is also likely to have a significant impact on the royal family. If Harry is successful in his challenge, it could be seen as a victory for him and Meghan. It could also be seen as a sign that the royal family is willing to provide security for its members, even if they are no longer working royals.
However, if Harry is unsuccessful in his challenge, it could be seen as a defeat for him and Meghan. It could also be seen as a sign that the royal family is not willing to provide security for its members, even if they are still part of the family.
The outcome of the hearing is therefore likely to have a significant impact on both Harry and his family, as well as on the royal family as a whole