Prince Harry will receive limited police protection during his upcoming visit to London for his High Court trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN).
The Duke of Sussex, who lost his broader legal battle for taxpayer-funded security, will be granted protection from the Metropolitan Police while attending the court hearings.
The arrangement comes after his security status was downgraded following his departure from royal duties.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has agreed to provide armed officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command for the Duke's visit, according to the Mirror.
Prince Harry will receive limited police protection during his upcoming visit to London for his High Court trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN).
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A source told the publication: "He is offering Harry limited police protection. The Met has been trying to recruit officers on their days off because they don't have a lot of spare staff."
The Duke of Sussex's security arrangements are managed on a case-by-case basis and are now determined by the Metropolitan Police as operational decisions, assessed individually like other VIP visitors.
The Duke no longer receives the same level of police protection automatically granted to the Royal Family following his decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States.
Harry previously contested a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, claiming he was singled out.
The Duke no longer receives the same level of police protection automatically granted to the Royal Family following his decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States.
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The High Court ruled in March that the decision was neither irrational nor unfair, with the Home Office welcoming the finding.
In June, Judge David Bean granted Harry permission to appeal the ruling, stating "not without hesitation" that his challenge had a real prospect of success.
During King Charles III's Coronation in 2023, Harry attended with Metropolitan Police protection in place.
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The Duke of Sussex's security arrangements are managed on a case-by-case basis.
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Prince Harry's ongoing security dispute with the Home Office is set to reach a crucial stage, with an appeal hearing scheduled for April regarding the downgrade of his security arrangements while in the UK.
The Duke's ability to visit Britain with his family hangs in the balance over these security concerns.
Sources close to the prince maintain that bringing his children to visit the UK is impossible without guaranteed safety measures.
"Safe visits would enable his children to know his home country and enable him to better support his charities," a friend of the Prince told HELLO!.
