The Duke of Sussex's security arrangements during visits to the UK are under review, raising hopes for a reconciliation with King Charles III. The Home Office has commissioned a threat assessment for Prince Harry for the first time since 2020, following a request from the duke to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in October.
The review is being conducted by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which has instructed its Risk Management Board to re-evaluate Harry's threat level. A decision is expected next month, according to reports. This development comes after the duke lost a High Court challenge against the Home Office over his taxpayer-funded protection status.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and relocated to Canada and later California. The duke has stated that the Court of Appeal's decision made it "impossible" for him to safely bring his family, including children Archie and Lilibet, to the UK.
During his most recent visit in September, a "known stalker" reportedly came within feet of Harry on two occasions, according to The Telegraph. The Home Office declined to comment on specific security details, stating that the UK's protective security system is "rigorous and proportionate."
