Prince Harry has suffered a crushing defeat in his High Court battle with the Home Office.
The Duke of Sussex's was fighting a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.
The court found there had not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision of February 28 2020 and that any departure from policy was justified.
The court has also found that there has been no unlawfulness on the part of Ravec in respect of its arrangements for Prince Harry's visits to the UK following the 2020 decision.
The Duke of Sussex confirmed earlier this month that he intends to regularly return to the UK.
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The Duke of Sussex had challenged the Home Office over his right to automatic police protection in the UK after he was stripped of taxpayer-funded security.
Harry had been told the would no longer receive the “same degree” of protection when in the UK from 2020.
Today's decision means the level of Prince Harry's taxpayer-funded personal security will not change when he travels to the country in the future.
A spokesperson for the Home Office said: "We are pleased that the Court has found in favour of the Government’s position in this case, and we are carefully considering our next steps. It would be inappropriate to comment further.
Today's decision means the level of Prince Harry's taxpayer-funded personal security will not change when he travels to the country in the future.
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"The UK Government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.
"It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security."
The King's youngest son confirmed earlier this month during a TV interview that he intends to regularly return to Britain.
Harry said he has many trips planned to go back and see his family.
Harry launched legal action against the Home Office following a 2020 decision by Ravec.PALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Harry said he has many trips planned to go back and see his family.
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He told Good Morning America: "I have got many trips planned that will take me through the UK or back to the UK so I will see my family as much as I can."
The royal travelled to the UK earlier this month following the news that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer.
Prince Harry spent 45 minutes with his father before flying back to the US the next day.
King Charles is receiving treatment for a form of cancer in London.
