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UK authorities are reassessing Prince Harry’s security status during visits to Britain, according to reports.
The move follows renewed requests from the Duke of Sussex for a formal evaluation of the risks he faces when returning to the country.
The Guardian reports that Harry contacted the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, shortly after she took office, seeking a new risk assessment by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).
This body, which sits under the Home Office, determines what level of state-funded protection public figures should receive.
Security review reopened
According to the Sun, the Home Office has ordered its first full threat assessment for Harry since 2020.
It comes months after the prince failed in his appeal against a high court ruling that upheld Ravec’s decision to downgrade his security when he is in the UK.
Harry has argued that the ruling makes it “impossible” for him to bring Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to Britain safely.
Ravec has now instructed its risk management board to reassess his threat profile, with the Sun reporting that a decision is expected next month. The review is understood to be ongoing.
Longstanding tensions
A government spokesperson told The Guardian that the UK’s protective security framework remains “rigorous and proportionate”, and that officials would not disclose operational details because doing so could jeopardise safety.
Recent concerns
During Harry’s visit to the UK in September, the Daily Telegraph reported that a “known stalker” came within a few feet of him on two separate occasions, an incident that has sharpened concerns around his protection while travelling in the country.
Sources: The guardian
