Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly considered "in danger" after no update on their UK security arrangements was issued. The couple returned to the UK with their two children earlier this week, with their shock return only revealed just days before they arrived.
It has been reported that the family have not been offered any state-funded security. A former security officer has now stated that this is putting the couple and their children "in danger".
Police liaison number 'not protection'
The couple have reportedly been told that their protection will not be increased beyond being given the phone number of a police liaison officer. Scott Hamer, who was responsible for King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales, told ITV News: "I have been involved in protection for 25 years; I find it absolutely incredible."
Speaking about the couple having been given a number of police liaison officers, he added that this is "not protection".
Lawyers ask Home Secretary to intervene
Prince Harry's lawyers have reportedly written to the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, asking her to intervene in the process personally. The former working royal's team is said to have noted that his security risks have increased now that he is a resident in the UK.
The couple have moved to the UK with their children. It has been noted that the exact location of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new home will not be announced, nor will the school that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will attend starting next month.
Comparisons with former prime ministers
"We currently have eight non-working prime ministers who are in receipt of police protection that is paid for by the public," Mr Hamer said. "The threats and risks to Prince Harry are far greater."
He added: "I am not privy to the intelligence regarding Liz Truss, but having been prime minister for 49 days… if we are basing this purely on threat and risk, which it should be, I would argue that Prince Harry should be in receipt of protection."
