Prince Harry appeals to restore his security detail amid safety concerns

In the United Kingdom, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is contesting a decision made by the U.K. government regarding his security arrangements. After resigning from his royal duties in February 2020 and relocating to the United States, he lost his government-funded security. The decision was rooted in a government panel's assessment that Harry could be provided with adequate security on an as-needed basis, which a High Court judge, in a previous ruling, deemed lawful and justified. Harry argues that the current arrangement leaves him and his family vulnerable, citing threats stemming from hostility directed at him and his wife, Meghan Markle, particularly through social media and the press. He highlighted this vulnerability during his ongoing legal battle, seeking the right to fund his own police protection while in the U.K., a request that was previously denied by a judge. Earlier efforts to retain his security involved a significant court case against media outlets. Despite losing a related case and dropping another involving allegations of privacy invasions, he has had some recent successes, including winning a lawsuit against the Daily Mirror for phone tapping. Harry continues to face challenges as he navigates his relationship with the royal family and seeks protection amid rising concerns for his safety.