Prince Harry Scores Major Security Breakthrough as UK Threat Review Ordered
Prince Harry has secured a significant breakthrough in his long-running battle over UK security, with the Home Office ordering a fresh threat assessment that could restore taxpayer-funded protection when he visits Britain. According to reports from outlets including Sky News and People, officials have agreed to a full review by RAVEC, the committee that oversees royal and VIP security.
The move follows years of legal wrangling after Harry lost automatic police protection when he stepped back as a working royal in 2020. Earlier this year he failed in a High Court challenge over the downgrade, but has continued to argue that the “bespoke” case-by-case arrangements leave him, Meghan and their children exposed. In October he wrote directly to new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood asking for a proper risk assessment, something commentators say put fresh political pressure on the government.
The new review will draw evidence from the police, ministers and Harry’s own team. A decision is expected in the coming months, with Harper’s Bazaar noting that a positive outcome could finally allow Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to travel back to the UK with full state-backed protection. Public debate remains fierce, with tabloids like The Sun running polls on whether a non-working royal should benefit from taxpayer-funded security.
For BritpopNews readers, the story isn’t just about legal process – it’s about whether the Sussexes ever fully re-enter the royal orbit. A more robust security package would remove one of Harry’s main stated obstacles to bringing his family back, potentially opening the door to long-awaited reunions with King Charles and the Wales children. The question now is whether the review will match Harry’s own assessment of the risks he faces.
