Prince Harry Duke of Sussex argued that he had been “singled out” in the decision to not afford him police protections when in the UK. (Photo by DPPA/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
Prince Harry’s bid to reclaim police protection while in the UK has been thwarted Wednesday after the High Court dismissed his challenge against the government’s decision.
The Duke’s legal team contended that he was unfairly “singled out” and received “less favourable” treatment regarding his taxpayer-funded security arrangements. They claimed no risk analysis or thorough evaluation of the repercussions of a “successful attack” on him rendered the decision “unlawful and unfair.”
However, the court found the government’s action neither unlawful nor “irrational,” stating there was no “procedural unfairness” in stripping Harry of his police protection.
In addition, the judges noted that even if procedural unfairness had occurred, it wouldn’t have altered the outcome for Prince Harry, suggesting that the decision would likely remain the same regardless of the