2025-04-08T05:58:30.000Z

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LONDON -- Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is preparing to challenge a recent decision made by the U.K. government regarding his security arrangements, seeking to have his publicly funded security detail reinstated. This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between the royal family and the media, as well as the challenges faced by Harry and his family since stepping back from royal duties.

After stepping down from his official role as a working member of the royal family in February 2020 and relocating to the United States, Harry lost his government-funded protection. His decision to detach from royal responsibilities raised questions about his safety and the subsequent risks he faces when visiting his home country.

To contest the previous ruling made by a High Court judge, Harry's legal team is set to appear before the Court of Appeal in London. The High Court had previously upheld a government panel’s decision, which allowed for a “bespoke” security arrangement for Harry on an as-needed basis, asserting that this decision was neither unlawful nor unjustified.

Harry has voiced concerns about the risks he and his family face while in the U.K., citing a growing climate of hostility directed toward him and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. He claims that social media vitriol and relentless coverage by the press have created a dangerous environment, particularly when they return to Britain.

At 40 years old, Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, has challenged royal traditions by taking legal action against both the government and the tabloid press. His previous legal endeavors have yielded mixed results. In one case, he sought permission to privately finance a police security detail during his visits to the U.K., but that request was denied by a judge who ruled that police resources should not be allocated for the protection of wealthy individuals.

Furthermore, he dropped a libel case against the Daily Mail’s publisher, which alleged that he had attempted to conceal his efforts for continued government-funded protection. However, in a notable victory earlier this year, Harry won a significant trial against the Daily Mirror’s publisher, with the judge acknowledging that phone tapping within the tabloid was “widespread and habitual.” This case culminated in an unprecedented apology from Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids, which admitted to years of invasive practices and agreed to pay substantial damages to Harry.

Currently, Harry has another legal action pending against the Mail's publisher, suggesting that his battle for privacy and security is far from over. The outcome of these legal proceedings could have major implications not only for Harry and his family but also for the broader issues surrounding privacy rights and media conduct in the U.K.