While Queen Elizabeth backed their request, the letter also acknowledged that the final call on their security would be made by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC). Currently, Harry is only granted taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK on a case-by-case basis—only if RAVEC considers it necessary during any visit.

Harry’s Legal Battle Over Security

In February 2024, Harry lost his legal battle with the UK government over the removal of his publicly funded security. Speaking candidly in the ITV1 documentary Tabloids On Trial, he opened up about why he avoids returning to the UK with his family.

“Whether it’s a knife or acid, these are things that are genuine concerns for me,” he told ITVX. “It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”

He also admitted that his legal challenges have driven a wedge between him and members of the royal family. “I have made it very clear that this is something that needs to be done; it would be nice if we did it as a family,” he said.

Concerns About Public Safety

Former royal butler Grant Harrold echoed Harry’s concerns in a separate interview with The Mirror. “I think Harry’s biggest concern about returning is anyone trying to attack him or his family because there is a love-hate relationship between him and the British public,” Harrold explained.

The Prince has since appealed the court’s decision, and the case is scheduled to be heard in London on April 8–9, 2025.