UK Government Reviewing Prince Harry's Security Amid Ongoing Threat Assessment Controversy
The British government has launched an investigation into the security arrangements for Prince Harry during his visits to the UK, a move that comes as part of the ongoing review of the royal's threat level. According to sources, Prince Harry had submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which oversees the Home Office's protective security system.
This development is not surprising, given the controversy surrounding the Rivec committee's decision on Prince Harry's security level. In May, Prince Harry lost his high court challenge against the dismissal of his appeal to have a different level of taxpayer-funded protection while in the UK. The royal had argued that it was "impossible" for him to bring his wife, Meghan, and their children to the UK safely.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry's security arrangements began after he stepped back as a senior royal and moved to Canada with his family. He had filed a complaint against Ravec, citing the committee's decision on his security level as a major concern. The Home Office has now ordered a threat assessment for the first time since 2020, which is expected to be completed by next month.
The review of Prince Harry's security arrangements comes after a concerning incident during his previous visit to the UK in September. On two occasions, a "known stalker" came within feet of him on the street. The Daily Telegraph reported that this incident highlighted the risks involved in providing taxpayer-funded protection for the royal family while they are in the UK.
A government spokesperson has declined to provide further details about Prince Harry's security arrangements, citing concerns about compromising their integrity and affecting his safety. However, the ongoing review of the royal's security level is likely to have significant implications for those responsible for his protection.
The British government has launched an investigation into the security arrangements for Prince Harry during his visits to the UK, a move that comes as part of the ongoing review of the royal's threat level. According to sources, Prince Harry had submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which oversees the Home Office's protective security system.
This development is not surprising, given the controversy surrounding the Rivec committee's decision on Prince Harry's security level. In May, Prince Harry lost his high court challenge against the dismissal of his appeal to have a different level of taxpayer-funded protection while in the UK. The royal had argued that it was "impossible" for him to bring his wife, Meghan, and their children to the UK safely.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry's security arrangements began after he stepped back as a senior royal and moved to Canada with his family. He had filed a complaint against Ravec, citing the committee's decision on his security level as a major concern. The Home Office has now ordered a threat assessment for the first time since 2020, which is expected to be completed by next month.
The review of Prince Harry's security arrangements comes after a concerning incident during his previous visit to the UK in September. On two occasions, a "known stalker" came within feet of him on the street. The Daily Telegraph reported that this incident highlighted the risks involved in providing taxpayer-funded protection for the royal family while they are in the UK.
A government spokesperson has declined to provide further details about Prince Harry's security arrangements, citing concerns about compromising their integrity and affecting his safety. However, the ongoing review of the royal's security level is likely to have significant implications for those responsible for his protection.