Prince Harry’s offer to foot the expense for his personal security in his ongoing court battle with the Home Office has been dismissed as “irrelevant.”
The 37-year-old has requested a judicial review of a decision to deny him the ability to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the United Kingdom.
The Duke of Sussex was given “insufficient information” on a decision to change his taxpayer-funded police protection while in the UK, according to the High Court.
Despite volunteering to pay for it, Harry was told he would no longer be provided with the same level of personal protective security when travelling from the United States.
However, the court was previously informed that Harry “does not feel comfortable” when visiting under the current security arrangements.
He is contesting the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which has delegated authority from the Home Secretary, made in February 2020.
The Royal family is The Queen’s immediate relatives, and they form the line of succession to the British throne. Since 1917, during George V’s reign, members of the Royal Family have belonged to the House of Windsor by birth or marriage.
Harry claims that his private protection team in the United States has enough jurisdiction abroad and access to UK intelligence information required to keep his family safe.
