Prince Harry has received fresh criticism over his ongoing dispute with the UK government regarding security arrangements during visits to Britain, with one royal commentator arguing that the Royal Family has no need to respond publicly to his claims.
The Duke of Sussex has continued to challenge the decision to deny him automatic taxpayer-funded police protection while in the UK. According to royal commentator Rebecca Russell, Harry's repeated public criticism of the institution is unlikely to prompt a response from Buckingham Palace.
Writing for Express, Russell said: "Ever since he first threw his family under the bus, and every single time since, Harry continues to forget three crucial things: the Palace does not engage in drama, they do not respond when fringe members of the Firm are throwing their toys out of the pram, and they don't need to have the last word."
Her comments come after reports that Prince Harry does not plan to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, or their children to the UK during a future visit, citing concerns over security. The decision followed the outcome of his legal challenge over the level of publicly funded protection available to him while in Britain.
Russell argued that the Palace's approach has always been to avoid public disputes rather than respond to criticism.
"The Palace doesn't need to issue frantic counter-statements or engage in undignified mud-slinging or bickering because when they make the rare choice to respond, that action alone speaks volumes," she wrote.
The security issue remains one of the most significant areas of disagreement between Prince Harry and the UK authorities, with the Duke maintaining that adequate protection is essential for his family when visiting the country.
