Prince Harry is considering cancelling a trip to the UK next month amid growing security concerns.
According to British media on April 25, it was planned that he would participate in the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the British Invincible Movement and give a speech at St. Paul's Cathedral.
However, after losing a security dispute with the UK Home Office earlier this year and paying up to £1 million in legal fees, it seems likely that he will instead engage via video link or pre-recorded.
After losing a legal dispute in the High Court earlier this year over security, Harry was disappointed with the security arrangements during his visit to the UK.
When contacted by The Mirror, the spokesperson said it had "no comment." A source revealed to the Express that "whenever Harry travels to the UK, his travels always depend on how safe he is. Before deciding whether or not to participate in the anniversary of the Games, his security team had to ensure that St. Paul's Cathedral was adequately protected. While he was in London, both the Metropolitan Police and his own security needs were met. ”
The source added: "Harry wants to spend more time with his family in the UK, but it is unlikely that he will do so as details of his security are still up in the air." ”
There has been speculation that Harry may have chosen to stay in California and attend the celebration remotely to keep him and his wife and children safe.
In February, Harry suffered a setback in a security dispute with the Home Office and the Royal Commission for the Protection and Public Figures (RAVEC) in the UK High Court.
The court upheld a ruling that lowered his level of security after retiring from royal duties. Harry's legal team opposed the decision, claiming that he deserved national security protections given the threats he faced. However, despite his legal efforts, the court ruled against him.
Former royal protection chief Dai Davies believes Harry will eventually return to the UK despite security concerns.
Davis highlighted the competence of Harry's head of protection, a former sergeant for royal protection. He also highlighted RAVEC's assurances in ensuring Harry's safety during his visit to the UK since 2020. Davis is confident in Harry's security, emphasizing the comprehensiveness of RAVEC's intelligence-based approach to security.
"He will not be postponed, and his protection captain appears to be a former royal sergeant, very well trained," he explained. The other thing is that even if he [Harry] doesn't have armed protection, he'll get a liaison structure that fits with it. ”
"Every time he recently came here to visit his father or a member of the royal family, he was under royal protection. ”