The Hate Persists: Harry and Meghan Still Deserve Police Protection Amidst Hate and Threats
- Authored by: Kimmy J.
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Escalating Intolerance: Persisting Demand for Security Services for Harry and Meghan - Intense hostility underscores the necessity for ongoing police protection of Harry and Meghan.
"Harry, get lost."
"England can do without you."
"You're forgettable."
Over 19,000 vicious remarks litter the comments beneath Prince Harry's interview with the BBC on YouTube. His candid discussion about matters that should have remained private has once again sparked the ire of many. His solemn gaze reflecting the gravity of his words.
"I can't envision a world where I would bring my wife and kids back to the U.K.," the 40-year-old shares. In the court, he battled for the same security measures as other members of the royal family in the U.K., a full-time police protection that he no longer has access to since "Megxit". The British government has been reluctant to provide him with security personnel, even when he is willing to pay for it himself. The prince has resorted to legal action, yet his appeal has met with a second setback.
Harry and Meghan: Loathed by Many
Under these circumstances, traveling to England safely becomes a challenge, Harry explains to the BBC. Such a revelation should not surprise us. Harry's mother met her untimely death in 1997 when the media hounded her ruthlessly. Two children lost their mother, and now Harry is responsible for two more. Meghan has long been a target of public derision. The contempt which she endures has now been directed at the man once celebrated as an endearing rebel. Harry is a traitor, many comment on YouTube, arrogant, foolish, crazy, paranoid, evil, the list goes on – revealing the deep-rooted disdain for the pair.
Thousands of people thus confirm what appears to be untrue: Harry and Meghan are intensely disliked in Great Britain, requiring constant police protection when they set foot in the country.
Harry is just a sponger, a popular counterargument. First, he leaves the royal family, and then he complains about losing the perks. As if Harry could dispose of his royal status like an old coat and take up driving for Uber in London if he wished.
Yes, it's accurate that Harry and Meghan have relinquished their royal duties and chosen a different life. Harry remains the son of King Charles and a part of the royal family. And, therefore, he remains a risk.
Al-Qaeda Looms Over Harry
The withholding of his protection, even though he is willing to pay for it, seems punitive. Or perhaps it serves as a warning: Anyone who strays from the line is cast aside. As if the government were concerned that otherwise, everyone would suddenly want state bodyguards, even Boris Becker. Harry is not your ordinary celebrity. He has flown as co-pilot in a British combat helicopter on missions against terrorist networks like Al-Qaeda in the past. Today he continues to receive threats. His legal team has even alluded to a murder threat from Al-Qaeda in court. However, the government remains stern in its refusal.
Tabloid media depicts Harry's demands for security as excessive, implying a sense of luxury and royal preference. However, the matter is about the safety of human lives, not opulent treatment.
The outcome: Prince Harry's children may not visit their grandfather suffering from cancer in England anytime soon. When asked about the impact of their absence during the BBC interview, Harry responds, "Everything."
- Prince Harry
- BBC
- Police Protection
- Children
- England
[1] The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC)
[2] Prince Harry's legal battle for police protection rejected
[3] Why Harry and Meghan don't get taxpayer-funded police protection
- In the backdrop of persistent threats and hate, the Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, similar to the concerns Prince Harry and Meghan face.
- Harry's fame in pop-culture and entertainment, as well as his political stance, is no haven against the sad counterarguments, labeled as 'sponger' and 'traitor', that question his intent for leaving the royal family.
- Despite his contentious relationship with the government, the risks faced by Prince Harry, a former co-pilot in combat helicopter missions against Al-Qaeda, necessitate a reconsideration of the general-news portrayal of his demands for security as excessive.
- Even compared to renowned celebrities and figures in politics, the level of disdain and hate directed at Prince Harry and Meghan remains alarmingly high, evident in the 19,000 vicious remarks left following his interview.
- Given the high-risk environment, Harry feels a sense of sadness for his children, as they may anytime be denied the chance to visit their grandfather suffering from cancer in England due to the ongoing security concerns.
