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Family feuds often brew quietly behind closed doors until a sudden change sparks fresh resentment.
For high-profile figures, personal security remains a constant concern. When rules appear to be applied differently to family members, it can reignite long-standing anxieties and grievances, The Express reports.
Furious over rules
A fresh wave of anger has hit the royal family over a safety dispute. According to a report by The Express, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seething over a blatant double standard regarding private protection in the UK.
The drama unfolded after Pippa Middleton and her husband, c, installed electronic security gates at their Berkshire estate despite complaints from local walkers. The decision reportedly re-ignited deep resentment for Prince Harry.
The Duke of Sussex lost his automatic taxpayer-funded police protection after stepping down from royal duties in 2020. He recently lost a legal battle to get that security reinstated.
Double standard row
An anonymous insider shared the couple’s frustration with Radar Online. The source told the outlet, “What infuriates Meghan and Harry is the double standard.”
They feel the establishment dismisses their safety concerns while accommodating others. Another source claimed, “He (Harry) has been treated as though he’s totally out of bounds and shouldn’t dare ask for so-called special treatment.”
The insider added, “Yet, the palace reaction to Pippa and James seemingly asking for special treatment has been the opposite. No one is raising a fuss about them taking advantage.”
High profile fears
Matthews defended the gates at his £32 million estate by pointing out the constant public attention his family faces. He explained that their profile created unique dangers.
In his application, Matthews noted, “There are implications for my family, due to their high public profile, which means there is a need for a higher level of security than would otherwise be the case if the circumstances were different.”
He also stated, “Unfortunately, there has been a continued need to enhance security,”
This reasoning directly echoes the exact safety arguments Prince Harry has made for years. Due to the continuous security rejections, the duke firmly believes that visiting his homeland is far too dangerous. He concluded, “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point.”
Sources: The Express, Radar Online
