Last year, Prince Harry’s challenge to the UK government’s decision to deny him automatic police protection was rejected by the High Court, which ruled that the decision was lawful. However, he was granted permission to appeal, renewing his legal battle over his security arrangements during visits to Britain.
On the final day of a two-day hearing, Harry, 40, was seen conferring with his legal team, occasionally shaking his head as government lawyers defended the decision to adopt a “bespoke” approach to his security. They argued that this tailored method offered security advantages based on thorough assessments.
James Eadie, representing the Home Office, explained that the decision was rooted in a security assessment that favored a “bespoke” approach. He emphasized that it was designed to provide positive security benefits.
However, Harry’s lawyer, Ms. Fatima, countered that the process he was subjected to was “manifestly inferior in every respect,” despite being told he would benefit from a “special bespoke process.” She warned that Harry’s life was at stake, citing recent threats from al Qaeda calling for his murder and recent incidents involving paparazzi, including a dangerous car pursuit in New York City in 2023.
The royal’s legal team argued that his safety and that of his family are at risk, but the court ultimately upheld the Home Office’s decision. Harry had sought to overturn their ruling from February 2020, which stated he would not automatically receive personal police security during visits to Britain. This challenge was dismissed last year, with the court affirming the original decision.
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