Prince Harry may finally be on the verge of a breakthrough in his long-running fight over UK security, and insiders believe it could change far more than just police protection.
The Duke of Sussex is reportedly close to securing automatic police protection whenever he visits the UK. Sources suggest a ruling in his favour would remove one of the biggest obstacles keeping him from travelling freely with Meghan Markle and their children.
“A win for Harry and Meghan would change everything,” a friend of the royal family has claimed.
However, the potential outcome has already sparked debate. Royal commentator Richard Eden has warned that such a decision could trigger serious backlash, particularly from the public.
Writing for the Daily Mail, Eden argued that the Sussexes would benefit from taxpayer-funded protection without carrying out any official royal duties. “They would have the major perk of automatic taxpayer-funded protection but none of the obligations of public service,” he noted.
He also highlighted the financial impact, pointing out that British taxpayers would be footing the bill. Eden wrote that forcing “hard-pressed British taxpayers” to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on security for the Sussexes would likely cause outrage, especially given Harry’s personal wealth. He referenced the £1.1 million donation Harry made to Children in Need during a visit to Britain last September as evidence that cost is not an issue for the couple.
The royal expert added that a ruling in Harry’s favour could open “a can of worms” for the Royal Family, warning that it might set an uncomfortable precedent. “It’s not too late to think twice before the flagging Sussexes are given an unwelcome boost by the British Establishment,” Eden said.
Prince Harry has been fighting to reinstate his taxpayer-funded armed security since stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to the US with Meghan Markle. With a final decision expected in the coming weeks, reports suggest the ruling is increasingly likely to go his way.
If that happens, it could mark a turning point not just in his legal battle, but in whether Britain once again becomes a regular destination for Harry and his family.
