Prince Harry loses appeal to restore his UK government-funded security
The ruling is likely to leave Prince Harry with a large bill to pay the UK government’s legal fees – in addition to his own lawyers’ costs
Prince Harry lost his appeal on Friday challenging the UK government’s decision to strip him of his publicly funded security after he stepped away from royal family duties and moved to the US.
The Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that a committee had not treated Harry unfairly when it decided to review his protection on a case-by-case basis each time he visits the UK.
The ruling is likely to leave the Duke of Sussex with a large bill to pay the UK government’s legal fees – in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.
It was not immediately clear if he would try to appeal to the UK Supreme Court.
The ruling upheld a High Court judge’s decision last year that found that a “bespoke” plan for the Duke of Sussex’s security was not unlawful, irrational or unjustified.
Harry made a rare appearance for the two-day hearing last month as his lawyer argued that his life was in danger and the Royal and VIP Executive Committee had singled him out for inferior treatment.