New setback for Prince Harry amidst disheartening security decision
In the ongoing saga of Prince Harry's troubles, his UK security woes show no signs of abating, even after he expressed being "gutted" by the court's decision on the matter.
After a heated interview with BBC, Harry's demands were squashed by the UK government. In response, Harry penned a strong statement, vowing not to pursue further legal action, but harboring plans to write to the incoming Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, pleading with her to examine the issue and reevaluate the RAVEC process.
According to sources, Cooperintends to rebuff Harry's unprecedented request. As per GB News, she plans to reject his demand.
Moreover, government officials have responded to Harry's allegations about members of the Royal Household allegedly influencing the RAVEC committee's decision. A Royal spokesperson confirmed that all RAVEC members work together to offer advice on the protective security of the Royal Family. They clarified that crucial decisions have always been taken by RAVEC, not the Home Secretary.
The Home Office as well, has defended RAVEC's "robust and appropriate" system, proclaiming that courts have consistently backed their approach[1][2].
In the midst of this battle, Harry has accused RAVEC of neglecting annual risk assessments, deeming it a "neglect of duty" that jeopardized his family's safety[3]. He operates under the belief that he seeks only "fair and lawful application" of policies during his family's visits to the UK[1][2]. Here's the lowdown:
- The Court of Appeal dismissed Harry’s challenge in May 2025, maintaining that RAVEC’s case-by-case security assessments were lawful, and that the outcome would likely remain unchanged even with errors[1][3].
- Cooper, appointed Home Secretary in July 2024, reportedly intends to shrug off Harry’s demand for a review of the RAVEC process[2].
- Harry claims RAVEC failed to conduct annual risk assessments, which he views as a "dereliction of duty"[3]. He intends to officially request Cooper reexamine RAVEC’s procedures, insisting that he seeks only "fair and lawful application" of policies[1][2]. He emphasizes that his concerns revolve around protecting his family during UK visits, not receiving preferential treatment[1][3].
- King Charles, who is now the monarch, faces an urgent political issue with Prince Harry, as Harry plans to write a letter to the incoming Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, in 2024, urging her to reevaluate the RAVEC process due to security concerns.
- Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was dismissed by the UK government after a heated interview, and he has vowed not to pursue further legal action but still intends to request Cooper to review the RAVEC process.
- Cooper, the new Home Secretary, reportedly intends to reject Harry's unprecedented request for a review, according to sources at GB News.
- The royal spokesperson confirmed that all RAVEC members work together to offer advice on the protective security of the Royal Family, emphasizing that critical decisions have always been taken by RAVEC, not the Home Secretary.
- The Home Office defended RAVEC's "robust and appropriate" system, stating that courts have repeatedly backed their approach as lawful.
- Harry has accused RAVEC of neglecting annual risk assessments, deeming it a "neglect of duty" that jeopardized his family's safety during their visits to the UK, and he insists on the fair and lawful application of policies for his family's protection.
