Prince Harry's Security Row: A Mess of His Own Making

WHEN Harry described his killing of 25 Taliban in Afghanistan as "chess pieces taken off the board" he was writing his memoir but also destroying his peace of mind. The casual inference of the "bad guys eliminated before they kill good guys" was a red flag to assassins.

Prince Harry's Responsibility

Prince Harry seems unable or unwilling to comprehend that the security row is of his OWN making. It is not the fault of King Charles, his father, who he blames for not stepping in and using his influence. Without apparently fully considering the consequences, Harry had potentially written his own death warrant.

The Army was furious and said he had let the side down with his careless remarks. Former top brass Colonel Tim Collins made that abundantly clear when he said: "We don’t do notches on the rifle butt, we never did."

Much of Harry’s fight about his personal security stems from this error of judgment. By revealing what he did, he put not only himself, but others, in danger. Now he wants the British taxpayer to pick up the tab for his mistake.

A Confused Approach

Harry's actions have left many perplexed. He has failed to live up to what was expected of him as a prince, which was a commitment to royal duty, so he bailed out, but blamed everyone else. He should have listened to his grandfather, Prince Philip, who explained to him the responsibilities that come with royal status.

By putting himself in the public eye through various deals, he has made himself a potential target. His situation draws comparisons to the Duke of Windsor, who also abdicated his responsibilities as King because he felt he wasn't given what he deserved.

No State-Funded Security

There is no reason for the British people to provide Harry and his family with state-funded security protection when he visits. He is no longer a working member of the Royal Family, and that was his choice.