In a high-profile ruling, a UK court has dismissed Prince Harry’s appeal against the British government’s decision to deny him publicly funded police protection during visits to the United Kingdom. The ruling marks the latest development in an ongoing legal battle between the Duke of Sussex and the UK Home Office.

The case stems from the 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) to downgrade Prince Harry’s security status after he stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the United States. The prince had challenged the decision, arguing that he still faces potential security threats and should be entitled to the same level of protection as other royals when in the UK.

However, the UK court ruled that the decision by RAVEC was neither unlawful nor irrational, stating that the committee had considered all relevant factors and applied its policies correctly. The judge added that the appeal had "no real prospect of success."

Prince Harry, who has previously offered to pay for his own police protection, expressed disappointment in the outcome, citing concerns for the safety of his family when travelling to the UK. Legal experts suggest that while this ruling may bring an end to this chapter of the legal dispute, further appeals could still be pursued.

The case has sparked public and political debate around the role of the monarchy, public funding, and the balance between privacy and security for former royals.

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