Prince Harry's Contradictions: Danger in Britain, but Traveling to War Zones!

Prince Harry's Contradictions: Danger in Britain, but Traveling to War Zones!

Prince Harry is currently facing a legal challenge surrounding his security arrangements in the UK. After a defeat at the London Court of Appeal, where judge Sir Geoffrey Vos rejected his demand for more protection, the Duke of Sussex is continuing to demand state-paid police protection for his stays in Britain. This dispute with the British government has increased in intensity since his resignation from the royal family in 2020. Harry argues that his family is not safe in the UK and, in this context, has called for security measures living in the US that are incompatible with local conditions in the UK. Mercury reports that Harry last visited the Ukrainian city of Lviv in April 2025, an area that has been under frequent attack since the war began.

In addition to Ukraine, Harry traveled with his family to Mexico, although the US State Department warns against traveling to regions with high levels of gang crime. Another notable visit took place in August 2024 in Colombia, where the couple arrived despite travel warnings due to crime. This excursion resulted in costs of $1.5 million for security measures that the Colombian state had to cover. His travel decisions contrast with his fears for his family's safety in Britain, which has sparked criticism and dissent.

Safety concerns and legal action

Harry has described the situation surrounding his safety as a “sticking point” in his relationship with his family. In an interview he said that he could not imagine bringing his family to the UK under the current circumstances. In addition, he noted that the recent health problems of his father, King Charles III, who is suffering from cancer, further complicate his desires for peace within the family.

The legal battles surrounding Harry's security arrangements began after the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) ruled that Harry no longer needed government-guaranteed protection after moving to the United States. Loud Sky News His lawyers have argued that he poses an increased security risk because of his royal status, his combat missions in Afghanistan and the associated threats from extremist groups. However, Harry's legal actions did not have the desired effect: the Court found that his "immediate security concerns", although understandable, did not constitute a legal argument.

With this defeat in the appeal court, Harry's situation has become even more difficult not only legally but also emotionally. Buckingham Palace has stressed that the security issue has been subject to frequent judicial review and the Home Secretary welcomed the court's decision, but stressed that personal protection units cannot be funded on a private basis. The question of why Harry is fighting for his protection in Britain despite multiple visits to dangerous areas remains a contentious point in public discourse.