Prince Harry, who used to be part of the royal family, recently tried to arrange his own security by using his own money. However, his attempt to do so was not successful, as announced today on Tuesday, May 23.
Since Prince Harry decided to step away from his royal duties, he has been working hard to find a way to pay for his own protection. He wanted to make sure that he and his family would be safe.
Prince Harry disagreed with a group called the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, also known as Ravec. This group is responsible for keeping important and famous people, including members of the royal family, safe and secure. Prince Harry didn’t agree with the decision made by Ravec about how much security he should have. He believed that he should be entitled to a higher level of protection.
According to Prince Harry’s legal team, Ravec exceeded its authority by making a decision it lacked the power to make in the first place.
They argued that there are provisions in legislation permitting payment for “special police services.” However, the Home Office countered this by stating that the type of protection Prince Harry sought, similar to specialized bodyguards, differed from the funding provided for additional police presence at football matches.
A representative from the Metropolitan Police argued that it would be unreasonable to expose police officers to danger solely for the sake of a fee paid by a private individual.
The Home Office’s legal team further revealed that the Ravec committee unanimously rejected the offer of private payment, emphasizing that it was a matter of policy to oppose the notion that a wealthy individual should be allowed to purchase protective security.
Recently, Prince Harry and Meghan were reportedly involved in a car incident described as a “near catastrophic” chase in New York. The alleged incident occurred after the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Gala.
The couple’s spokesperson strongly criticized the paparazzi for their aggressive pursuit, highlighting the potential risks it posed to the safety of all involved. They emphasized that while public figures naturally attract public interest, it should never come at the expense of anyone’s well-being. The dissemination of the obtained images, given the intrusive means by which they were obtained, was condemned as dangerous.
However, the claims made by Meghan and Harry regarding the car chase have faced considerable scrutiny. Even the involved driver has downplayed the incident, suggesting it was not much of a “chase.” Some commentators have accused the couple of falsehoods regarding the alleged incident.
