Overview
- The UK Home Office has initiated a formal RAVEC reassessment of Prince Harry’s request for taxpayer-funded police protection during visits to Britain.
- Evidence gathering by police, government and Harry’s team is underway, with multiple reports indicating a decision is expected next month.
- Harry maintains he cannot bring Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to the UK without official protection, with court filings noting a prior al‑Qaida threat reference.
- A government representative says the protective security system is rigorous and proportionate and declines to disclose operational details.
- Separately, tabloid reports citing Rob Shuter and unnamed sources claim Harry is preparing a separate UK “royal court,” a characterization not corroborated by official statements.