A royal security insider has dismissed Prince Harry's security concerns as 'nonsense' and 'politics,' claiming the Duke of Sussex is 'flexing his muscles within the family.' The revelation comes as Harry prepares for a UK visit in July, with questions lingering over whether his wife Meghan Markle and their children will join him.
Insider Calls Security Battle 'Politics, Not Security'
Speaking on the Daily Expresso podcast, TalkTV host Mark Dolan shared insights from a source with decades of experience in royal security. 'I spoke to somebody who was intimately involved in royal security for decades. He said to me: 'This is all nonsense. It's politics. It's not security. It's Harry flexing his muscles within the family,'' Dolan said.
The insider explained that while the RAVEC decision is on pause, there is liaison with police for Harry and Meghan's security team. 'He said it's abundantly clear that as long as Harry is on British soil, he will be safe,' Dolan added.
Harry's Security Request Rejected
Harry's request for police protection during his UK visit was rejected, leading to reports he is reconsidering his options. A spokesperson for the Sussexes issued a fiery statement, saying: 'Prince Harry's programme in the United Kingdom includes both public and private engagements across the country. Safe accommodation is only one element of an effective protective security plan because risk follows the person, not the place.'
The statement continued: 'The issue has never been accommodation. The issue is whether appropriate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the entirety of the visit. The independent Risk Management Board that RAVEC itself decided was necessary last November has still not taken place.'
Protracted Legal Battle
Harry has faced a long legal battle with the Home Office over security arrangements after his protection level changed when he stepped down as a working royal in 2020. In May 2025, he lost a legal case to have police protection reinstated for UK visits. In a BBC interview after the ruling, he said it was 'too dangerous' to bring his family to the UK, citing concerns about lone actors and potential acid or knife attacks.
A government spokesperson said: 'The UK Government's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our longstanding policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals' security.'
Royal Residence Speculation
Questions also surround whether the family has been offered a stay in a royal residence by King Charles, though no official Palace guidance has been provided. The Sussexes are expected to return to the UK for the first time since 2022 for Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet, but Harry's security concerns may alter their plans.
