Overview
- A private security report seen by ITV reportedly flagged Islamist-linked and far-right terrorist threats against Prince Harry, prompting fresh scrutiny of his protection needs.
- A Home Office ad hoc committee has kept in place a prior decision denying taxpayer-funded police protection to Harry because he is a non-working royal.
- Harry is still expected to travel to Britain for the civil-trial verdict in his privacy case against the Daily Mail group on July 7, but uncertainty remains over whether Meghan and the children will accompany him.
- Senior royals held an exceptional private meeting at Holyroodhouse to discuss arrangements, and reports say the King offered use of a royal residence to help with security that was reportedly declined.
- Intense tabloid leaks and disagreements over protection have strained planning and could leave Harry reliant on private security or travelling alone, while the visit tests prospects for any family reconciliation.