Prince Harry's Legal Battle
Prince Harry has secured the right to appeal a High Court decision that rejected his plea for continued publicly-funded security during his UK visits. The Duke of Sussex had previously lost his case against the removal of his government-funded security, claiming he was treated unfairly compared to other members of the royal family.
Ruling for Appeal
The Court of Appeal has granted Prince Harry the opportunity to challenge the dismissal of his case by Sir Peter. This decision allows Harry to contest the ruling and seek justice through the legal process.
Harry's Argument
After the initial ruling, a legal representative for Prince Harry stated that he is not seeking special treatment but rather a fair application of the security rules. Harry believes that the bespoke process designed for him did not adequately consider his security needs and hopes to receive equal treatment as per the established policies.
Security Concerns
Following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020, the couple lost their 24/7 security detail. This change left Harry feeling vulnerable and unable to visit the UK with his family due to safety concerns.
Legal Proceedings
The legal battle revolves around the decision made by the Home Office and Ravec regarding Prince Harry's security status. While Harry's lawyers argue that he was unfairly singled out, the government maintains that he was appropriately reassessed based on his revised royal role.
Court Findings
The court ruling emphasized that there was no procedural unfairness or unlawfulness in the decision to alter Prince Harry's security arrangements. It stated that any deviation from policy was justified, and the outcome would likely not have been different even with procedural fairness.
Additionally, the court found that Ravec did not act unlawfully in managing Prince Harry's security during his visits to the UK post the 2020 decision.
