Prince Harry's Security Appeal Rumbles On

Harry's throws a Hail Mary in his lawsuit against the UK government

Hello Dear Readers,

Earlier this week, we examined the disparities between the security arrangements sought by pop star Taylor Swift and those demanded by Prince Harry in his lawsuit against the government for continuous, taxpayer-funded protection. Discover more in the newsletter below:

Taylorgate: A Tale of Two Security Requests

Unsurprisingly, sources familiar with the matter informed The Telegraph that Prince Harry plans to utilize Swift’s case to strengthen his own unsuccessful security claims.

The Duke has been embroiled in a row over his right to automatic police protection after stepping back from public duties.

He lost a legal battle with the Home Office earlier this year but is due to challenge the ruling in the Court of Appeal in April.

The Duke’s spokesman declined to comment on the case but a source close to the situation said the Swift episode showed that exemptions to security policy could be made.

The so-called “source close to this situation” is clearly misguided and if they’re responsible for advising Prince Harry, it’s no wonder he hasn’t seen resolution on this topic. Prince Harry has a pronounced difficulty accepting rejection and understanding the word “No”. Accustomed to a life of privilege and deference, his attempts to navigate the complexities of life outside the royal institution have been met with resistance, a concept seemingly unfamiliar to him.

Not dissimilar to him seeking to leverage his father’s position as Head of State to inappropriately influence the government into providing him with security at public expense, this new approach presents several significant challenges.