Prince Harry has made fresh demands over his family’s security after his legal team claimed a crucial threat assessment was not passed on to the Sussexes’ protection team.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly wrote personally to UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood this month, urging her to take a direct role in reviewing security arrangements for his family.
The letter came ahead of Harry and his family’s return to the UK after six years and amid renewed scrutiny over the level of protection they will receive.
Harry’s lawyers have also made a serious allegation involving the head of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, known as Ravec.
According to The Sunday Times, the legal team claimed Ravec was aware of a threat made against Harry by al-Qaida but failed to pass the information to his security team or the relevant authorities in the United States.
Harry, the younger son of the monarch and a former British Army officer who served two tours in Afghanistan, previously revealed that he had been the subject of an al-Qaida threat in 2023.
His legal representatives are now questioning why such potentially important information was allegedly withheld from those responsible for protecting him and his family.
No official decision has yet been announced over the security arrangements for the Sussex family, who are reportedly planning to stay in the Cotswolds.
The issue has also reignited debate over whether British taxpayers should be expected to cover the cost of their protection.
Meanwhile, Andy Burnham described the question of security funding as a “private matter” as discussions surrounding Harry’s protection continue.
