Prince Harry is reported to have regained the right to armed police protection when he and his family visit the United Kingdom, following a months-long legal battle.
This development comes after an official review determined that the 41-year-old prince qualifies for a taxpayer-funded security arrangement.
In May 2025, the Duke of Sussex lost his legal case against the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), which had upheld the decision of the Palace and the High Court to remove his taxpayer-funded police protection after he stepped down as a senior working member of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry had repeatedly stated that without such security coverage, he could not bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the United Kingdom, insisting that he did not feel safe.
However, a letter sent by Prince Harry to the UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, regarding a surveillance incident and online threats directed at him and his family, marked a turning point in the case. According to claims he made during a visit to London in late summer, an unknown individual managed to approach him closely—an incident which he said put his life at risk.
Following this, RAVEC, which operates under the oversight of the Home Office, conducted a new assessment and is believed to have concluded that the youngest son of King Charles meets the criteria for official protection. A source close to the Sussexes told the Daily Mail: “This is now a formal procedure. Sources within the Home Office have said that Harry’s security arrangements are now in place.”
Under current guidelines, the Duke must notify the Metropolitan Police 30 days before arriving in the UK in order to apply for security clearance, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Such a change could open the way for Harry to bring his children—who are being raised in California—to the United Kingdom to reunite with their grandfather, King Charles.
