Prince Harry Seeks £5 Million UK Security Deal as Sussex Family Plans Permanent Return
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Updated · Evening Standard · Aug 23
Prince Harry Seeks £5 Million UK Security Deal as Sussex Family Plans Permanent Return
3 articles · Updated · Evening Standard · Aug 23
Summary
Prince Harry has privately asked Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for a final ruling on state-funded protection as he, Meghan and their two children prepare to move back to Britain.
Ravec reviewed his case in late July and, after advice from its risk board, deemed him ineligible for taxpayer-funded security because members reportedly did not know he was considering a full-time UK return.
Round-the-clock armed police protection for the Sussex family could cost more than £5 million a year if the Home Office reverses that decision.
The move will not restore Harry and Meghan to working royal status; they have secured non-royal housing outside London and chosen schools for Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
The security dispute has strained family ties since Harry lost automatic protection after stepping back in 2020, even as King Charles is said to welcome seeing more of the family.