Prince Harry ‘secures’ security review after intervention

Politics
8 Dec 2025 • 4:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Duke of Sussex's security arrangements for his visits to the UK are reportedly undergoing a new threat assessment by the Home Office.
  • This marks the first such review since 2020 and follows a formal request made by Prince Harry to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
  • The assessment comes after the Duke lost a High Court appeal challenging the decision regarding his taxpayer-funded protection.
  • Prince Harry has previously stated that the lack of adequate security makes it 'impossible' to safely bring his wife and children to the UK.
  • The Risk Management Board of Ravec, operating under the Home Office, is conducting the reassessment, with a decision anticipated next month.

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