The UK government is reportedly reassessing Prince Harry’s security arrangements during his visits to the country, according to multiple media reports.
A source close to the Duke of Sussex previously confirmed that Harry had written to the new home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, shortly after she took office, requesting a full security risk evaluation. The formal request was submitted to RAVEC, the committee responsible for security arrangements for senior royals and public figures.
According to reports, the Home Office has now authorized a fresh threat assessment—the first since 2020.
Earlier this year, Prince Harry lost an appeal after challenging the government’s decision to downgrade his taxpayer-funded security. The ruling left him without the full level of protection he previously received as a working member of the royal family.
His legal case followed his move overseas with Meghan Markle in 2020, when the couple stepped back from official royal duties and later relocated to Canada before settling in California.
Following the appeal outcome, Harry said the decision made it “impossible” for him to safely visit the UK with Meghan and their children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
According to The Sun, RAVEC has now instructed its risk management board to carry out a new assessment, with a final determination expected sometime next month.
A UK government spokesperson responded briefly, saying:
“The protective security system in the UK is strict and carefully managed. For security reasons, we do not share operational details, as doing so may compromise individuals’ safety.”
The review marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute between Prince Harry and the UK government over his security entitlement while visiting Britain.