Prince Harry is facing at least six terrorist threats, according to a newly released UK security report obtained by ITV News. The document, marked "Confidential," was submitted to the UK security committee deciding whether Harry should receive state-funded protection during his travels in the UK.
Details of the security report
The Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment, compiled by a US-based security firm employed by Harry and Meghan Markle, details dozens of threats against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It includes an al-Qaeda document calling for Harry's assassination and highlights threats from jihadist and right-wing groups. The report states there are "at least six plots against The Duke from jihadist and right-wing threat actors that have targeted other high-profile Britons."
The highest priority threat to the Sussex family is identified as stochastic terrorism, also known as grassroots or lone actor terrorism. The Metropolitan Police are aware of nearly 500 potential stalkers targeting the Royal Family, with half of these posing a threat to Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Harry's upcoming UK visit
Prince Harry, 41, is set to spend a few days in the UK next week, primarily to attend the one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. He is reportedly undecided about whether it is safe to bring Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet. Earlier reports suggested they would join him, but the children would not make any public appearances.
The Duke of Sussex's UK security was removed in 2020 after he stepped down from royal duties and moved to the US, despite being fifth in line to the throne. The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) recently "paused" the independent Risk Management Board (RMB) without explanation, according to Harry's office, which had been informed that the issue would be resolved by March.
