Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly intend to stay in the UK for an extended period to secure state-funded security while staying in the country. For those unversed, taxpayer-funded security has always been a huge concern for the Sussexes. The Duke of Sussex has previously stated that he found it tough to bring his wife and children to Britain due to a lack of adequate security measures. However, it appears that the tide might turn in the Sussexes’ favor.
The Sussexes’ extended UK stay changes an important factor in their security fight, expert claims
As per a royal expert, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can possibly safeguard an “overdue win” in their long-standing security battle. This week, RAVEC announced that they were beginning a new risk assessment for the Sussexes, in a brand-new development for the couple.
Royal expert Anne McElvoy explained to i-Paper that the Sussexes’ extended stay in the UK could possibly help their case in the security matter. In simpler words, the longer the couple live in the UK, the easier it would be for RAVEC to take their case more seriously and establish state-funded security for them.
McElvoy stated: “Crucially, as the couple insist they are here in the UK for a lengthy if unspecified period, they escape the situation which angered Harry previously.”
RAVEC had previously cited that since Harry and Meghan were “fleetingly in the UK”, they were not eligible for taxpayer-funded security. However, it seems like the Sussexes have managed to turn the tide around by changing one “important factor” in their case, which is moving to Britain for a lengthy duration. This decision could belatedly secure them a security win in the country.
Moreover, as per The Royal Observer, the couple withdrew Archie and Lilibet from their new school, allegedly over security concerns. This factor could strengthen their argument as well.
McElvoy explained that the security issue is a catalyst deployed by Harry and Meghan to assert their royal status in public and as celebrities. For context, the Sussexes lost their right to taxpayer-funded security when they stepped down as working royals in January 2020.
