Prince Harry set for UK return as security battle reaches court of appeal
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next week as his long-running legal battle over personal security reaches a critical stage in the Court of Appeal.
According to GB News, the Duke of Sussex will attend a two-day hearing in London, beginning Tuesday, to challenge the 2020 decision that downgraded his security status after he stepped back from royal duties.
The legal challenge, which has sparked widespread attention, will mostly be held in public, following a Court of Appeal decision that prioritizes transparency in the proceedings. However, certain segments of the hearing, which involve “highly sensitive” security information, will be conducted behind closed doors to protect national security concerns.
This marks another chapter in Harry’s ongoing dispute with the UK Home Office, which began after the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) ruled in 2020 that he would no longer receive the same level of taxpayer-funded police protection afforded to working members of the royal family.
Harry, who has consistently argued that his safety—and the safety of his family—is at risk without adequate security while in the UK, is seeking to overturn the decision. He previously stated that he offered to pay for police protection himself, but was denied the option.
The case has drawn significant public and media interest, as it raises broader questions about how royal security decisions are made and who should be responsible for covering the costs.
The Duke’s return to London will be closely watched, especially amid strained relations with the royal family and mounting personal challenges, including his recent resignation from the Sentebale charity and reported emotional toll over broken family ties.
As the court prepares to weigh in on one of the most high-profile security disputes in recent royal history, Harry’s fight reflects not just a personal concern for safety, but also a broader effort to define his role—and rights—outside the royal institution.
With much of the hearing open to the public, the outcome could set a precedent not only for Harry, but for other non-working royals navigating life beyond the palace walls.
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