A report by royal writer Tom Sykes has raised questions about the vehicle Prince Harry used during a visit to Nottingham.
Writing for The Daily Beast, Sykes said Harry and Meghan arrived in a Range Rover Sport that looked like a royal protection vehicle. A source he spoke to also noted the similarity.
Sykes said he examined registration details, number plates and manufacturing dates. He also contacted several organisations, including Buckingham Palace and Harry’s office, for information.
Based on his findings, Sykes suggested Harry may have access to vehicles supplied through arrangements similar to those used for King Charles and Prince William.
However, the information described in the report does not confirm who arranged the vehicle, who paid for it or whether King Charles was involved.
The report also raised the possibility that the vehicle came through Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, which prepares vehicles with extra protective features.
Sykes suggested that similarities between the number plates on Harry’s vehicle and the King’s vehicle could mean they were registered and fitted with protection around the same time.
A source said the terms under which such vehicles are supplied to police were unclear. The source referred to a separate deal with another carmaker in which no money reportedly changed hands.
Sykes argued that the details pointed to Harry receiving support through royal security arrangements. However, the report did not establish whether Harry was receiving publicly funded protection or identify anyone funding his arrangements.
