February 28, 2024 7:39 AM EST
Prince Harry has lost a high court challenge against the British government regarding a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) to downgrade the level of personal security he receives when visiting the U.K.
The decision meant that Harry received a lower level of taxpayer-funded protection than other royals after he and his wife Meghan Markle transitioned out of their roles as “senior members” of the royal family.
Harry’s lawyers challenged Ravec’s initial decision, arguing that it was “unlawful and unfair” and warned that a “successful attack” on Prince Harry could have an impact on the U.K.’s reputation.
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