Prince Harry’s security battle has brought a new challenge ahead of his expected UK trip. The Duke of Sussex is set to travel from California in July, but the status of family attendance remains uncertain. Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet could join him if safety arrangements satisfy his team. A new report said a former royal security insider called some claims “nonsense.” The row now turns on risk, process, and palace politics before arrival.
Former royal security insider questions Prince Harry’s claims, according to report
According to an Express report, Prince Harry was expected to arrive in Britain in July. However, his security battle continued after reports said that police protection had been rejected. On the Daily Expresso, TalkTV host Mark Dolan cited a longtime royal security insider. Dolan said, “I spoke to somebody who was intimately involved in royal security for decades.” The person allegedly told him, “This is all nonsense.” The insider also called it “politics,” not security.
Meanwhile, Dolan said the source viewed the row as Harry “flexing his muscles within the family.” He added that RAVEC’s decision had been paused, but the police liaison remained in place. Dolan said the team protecting Harry and Markle had contact with police. The insider argued Harry would be safe on British soil. The comments challenged Harry’s earlier claim that Britain was “too dangerous” for his family. Express also noted that there was no official Palace guidance on royal residence claims.
Still, Harry’s spokesperson framed the UK trip issue as wider than accommodation. The statement said his UK program included “public and private engagements” across the country. It added, “Safe accommodation is only one element” of an effective plan. The spokesperson said, “risk follows the person, not the place.” They added, “The issue has never been accommodation.” The question was “appropriate and proportionate protective security.” Harry continued to explore “every available option.” The statement said the goal was to “proceed safely” and help his children “enjoy the UK.” A government spokesperson called the system “rigorous and proportionate.”
Originally reported by Santanu Das for Reality Tea.
