Prince Harry of Britain has failed in his legal attempt to reinstate his UK police protection, which was scaled back by the government when he stepped away from royal duties and relocated abroad.
The Duke of Sussex was absent during the ruling at London’s Court of Appeal, where Judge Geoffrey Vos noted he “could not conclude that the Duke’s feelings of grievance formed a valid legal basis” to contest the decision regarding the reduction of his security measures.
The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) had determined that he would receive a different level of protection while in the UK.
In delivering a summary of the judgment that denied the duke’s appeal, the judge remarked that the arguments made by his barrister, Shaheed Fatima KC, were “compelling and heartfelt,” adding that it was “clear that the Duke of Sussex felt unjustly treated by the system”.
He further stated: “The duke was essentially alternating between being part of the protection cohort established by Ravec.
“When outside the UK, he was not included in the cohort, but during his time in the UK, his security would be deemed appropriate.”
Judge Vos concluded: “It was impossible to assert that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate; in fact, it appeared quite sensible.”
He also mentioned that Ravec’s decision was “understandable and perhaps anticipated”.
