Prince Harry has shown determination to continue his legal battle after facing a setback in his bid to challenge a High Court decision regarding his personal security arrangements when visiting the UK.
In response to the latest court ruling, Prince Harry’s lawyers have announced his intention to seek permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge the decision made by Mr. Justice Lane.
Royal expert Cameron Walker shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), quoting Prince Harry’s lawyers’ statement: “The Duke of Sussex will be seeking permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge the decision of Mr. Justice Lane.”
The legal dispute arose after Prince Harry’s initial attempt to appeal against the dismissal of his legal challenge over the British government’s decision to alter the level of his police protection during visits to the UK was unsuccessful.
In delivering the ruling, Judge Peter Lane emphasized that the decision by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) to adjust Prince Harry’s security arrangements was based on expert evaluation and deemed appropriate.
“The reality of the matter is that the claimant considers he should receive a different approach to his protection whilst in the UK than RAVEC decided he should, based in part on his comparison of his own position with that of others,” Judge Lane stated. “RAVEC, as an expert body, concluded otherwise. It was entitled to do so.”
Prince Harry’s determination to pursue an appeal underscores the significance he places on his personal security arrangements, particularly during visits to his home country. The legal battle reflects broader tensions between the Duke of Sussex and the British government over matters of security and protection.
As Prince Harry seeks recourse through the Court of Appeal, the outcome of his legal challenge will be closely watched, with implications for his future interactions with UK authorities and his ongoing efforts to safeguard his family’s well-being.
