Prince Harry to seek appeal after losing court challenge over security
King Charles III launched the legal action after the British government told him in February 2020 that he would no longer be given the "same degree" of publicly-funded protection when in the UK. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sensationally relocated to North America in 2020 with his wife Meghan Markle, eventually settling in California in the United States, and is no longer classified as a working royal. High Court judge Peter Lane said in a 52-page judgement that the "bespoke process" devised for him by a committee which is under the remit of the interior ministry "was, and is, legally sound".
Also Read | ‘Right time to come together’; Prince Harry-Meghan Markle all set to reunite with Royal Family: Report But a legal spokesman for Harry said he will try to turn to the Court of Appeal "to obtain justice". The court – England's second highest – must decide whether there are grounds to hear the case. "The duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of...
(the) rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others," Harry's spokesman added. The interior ministry said it was "pleased" with the judgment and was "carefully considering" its next steps. "The UK government's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate," a ministry spokesperson added.
Also Read | Kate Middleton in a coma? Conspiracy theories about Prince William's wife emerge; Kensington Palace reacts The prince told a hearing at London's High Court in December that security concerns were preventing visits back to Britain. "The UK is my home. The UK is central to the heritage of my children.
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