Overview
- December’s RAVEC risk review reportedly found Prince Harry meets the criteria for official protection during trips to the UK.
- Operational plans are expected to require notifying the Metropolitan Police about 30 days before travel with coverage determined case by case.
- The reported shift follows Harry’s sustained challenge to the policy that excluded non-working royals from routine police security.
- A September incident in London involving a stalker led to a day of police protection, reinforcing his safety claims, according to the coverage.
- The restoration of protection would enable Archie and Lilibet to visit King Charles, though commentary notes Meghan’s reception remains uncertain.