Royal expert warns Sussexes are vulnerable as Harry loses legal appeal over police security
Prince Harry’s return to the UK in 2027 for the Invictus Games is already raising alarm over serious safety concerns, particularly after the Duke of Sussex lost his legal battle to reinstate police protection.
Despite his desire to bring Meghan Markle and their children—Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4—back to Britain, royal experts say the risks are too high without state-level security.
Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe told The Mirror that the threats to the Sussexes are “real and genuine,” particularly from radical individuals or attention-seeking protestors. “Without official support and security, Harry and Meghan are left with two or three bodyguards who are pretty blind to what the potential threats are,” Larcombe explained.
He emphasised that the visible police presence at royal events is just the “tip of the iceberg,” and that much of the real protection comes from undercover officers and intelligence operatives.
Larcombe also noted Meghan’s likely reluctance to return, citing both public backlash and the overwhelming logistics involved in ensuring the family’s safety.
Prince Harry has previously stated in a BBC interview that he “couldn’t see a world” in which he’d bring his family back to the UK under current conditions. With the 2027 Invictus Games on the horizon, security remains a critical—and unresolved—issue for the Duke of Sussex.
