Prince Harry has suffered another legal blow in his ongoing fight to secure police protection while in the United Kingdom, raising serious questions about whether he’ll ever feel safe bringing his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, back to his homeland.
On Friday, May 2, 2025, three Court of Appeal judges upheld a controversial decision by a specialist body, originally made in February 2020, stating that Harry would not automatically receive personal police protection while on UK soil. London’s High Court had previously ruled that this decision was lawful — and now the latest ruling confirms it.
The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and now resides in California with his family, has repeatedly argued that this ruling leaves him vulnerable and jeopardizes the safety of his loved ones. In this latest verdict, the court acknowledged his concerns but maintained that no legal error had occurred.
“While Harry understandably felt aggrieved, that did not amount to an error of law,” the panel of judges concluded in their statement — a line that has sparked debate and sympathy in equal measure across the globe.
The prince, who once served in the British Army and was known for his dedication to public service, has made several attempts to overturn the Home Office’s decision, even offering to personally fund the security costs. But the UK government has stood firm in its stance.
In response to the latest judgment, a Home Office spokesperson stated: “We are pleased that the court has found in favour of the government’s position in this case. The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”
The ruling has left Harry deeply frustrated and, according to sources close to him, increasingly isolated from the country he once called home. Insiders say he’s heartbroken by the fact that he cannot safely visit his family’s ancestral land with his young children — a situation he reportedly described as “devastating.”
The court’s decision could have wider implications for royal protocols and the treatment of non-working royals, especially those who live abroad. Critics argue that Harry’s status as a high-profile public figure and member of the Royal Family makes him a potential target — and should qualify him for state-funded protection when in the UK.
For now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain in the U.S., where they continue to pursue charitable and media ventures. Whether Harry will risk another visit to the UK without official protection remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: the rift between the prince and the British establishment isn’t healing anytime soon.
Will Prince Harry ever feel safe enough to return home — or has the door to his royal past closed for good?
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