Prince Harry is once again speaking out—and this time, it’s personal.
While in London for a court hearing, the Duke of Sussex got candid about how deeply hurt he’s felt ever since his and Meghan Markle’s royal security was taken away following their decision to step back from royal duties.
What was meant to be a fresh chapter for the couple, full of independence and possibility, quickly turned sour.
Now, Harry says the protection they lost wasn’t just inconvenient—it felt like a calculated move to keep them from truly leaving.
Harry Says Security Loss Was “Inadequate” and Meant to Keep Them in the UK
During a Court of Appeal hearing this week in London, Harry didn’t hold back.
He described the security arrangements since “Megxit” as “inadequate, inappropriate, and ineffective”—a far cry from what he believes he and Meghan need to feel safe when visiting Britain.
Once the hearing wrapped up, Harry made an even stronger claim outside court, suggesting the decision to remove their police protection was made to “trap” him and Meghan in the UK by making travel back home feel dangerous.
Shocked by the Sudden Withdrawal—and the Secret Reasons Behind It
When Harry and Meghan stepped away from their official royal roles back in 2020 and relocated to the U.S., they lost their taxpayer-funded police protection.
That decision, he says, left him stunned—and the reasoning behind it still doesn’t sit right.
Harry was particularly troubled to learn that secret evidence backing his fears had been revealed during the hearing, according to The Telegraph.
He described the process as “hard to swallow,” pointing fingers at the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) and hinting that this issue lies at the core of his ongoing rift with King Charles.
Trying to Build a New Life—and Facing Backlash Instead
Speaking outside court, Harry got emotional, sharing how he and Meghan had been focused on building what he called a “happy house” away from royal pressures.
They hoped creating a life of their own would help mend royal family tensions.
Instead, they saw the removal of their protection as a message: if they wanted to live freely, they had to do it without security.
And to Harry, that felt like being pushed into a dangerous corner.
Harry Says Legal Battle Is Bigger Than His Fight With the Tabloids
Harry’s legal challenge isn’t just about personal safety—it’s about something larger.
He compared the case to his legal battles with the British tabloid press, saying this one feels even more important.
In an interview with The Telegraph, he revealed just how emotionally taxing this has been, calling the experience “exhausting and overwhelming.” He added that things said behind closed doors in court shocked him, saying, “People would be shocked by what’s being held back.”
Critics Call Harry a Hypocrite for Visiting War-Torn Ukraine
Not everyone’s been sympathetic. Some critics jumped on the timing of Harry’s recent trip to Ukraine, questioning how he could travel to an active war zone while claiming it’s unsafe for him to visit the UK.
But insiders were quick to defend him, saying the level of private security he had in Ukraine was “far more robust” than what he gets in Britain.
One source put it bluntly: “He can go to Ukraine because he has real protection—he doesn’t get that in the UK.”
No Reunion with King Charles During UK Trip
Even though Harry flew into London from LA for this hearing, he didn’t get to see his father.
King Charles spent the weekend resting at his Gloucestershire home ahead of a packed royal schedule, which meant no father-son catch-up during this tense trip.
The distance between them—both literal and emotional—was felt more than ever.
Harry Says He Was Treated Differently from Other Royals
In court, Harry argued that RAVEC’s decision to strip him of full police protection was discriminatory.
He said he was being “singled out” and subjected to inferior treatment, especially since RAVEC didn’t even consult the Risk Management Board for a formal security review.
His lawyer, Shaheed Fatima KC, said the committee failed to follow its own guidelines, and that the so-called “bespoke” security plan was far from adequate.
She argued that the court’s earlier ruling in favor of RAVEC was a mistake.
The Government Defends Its Move, Citing Harry’s Unusual Departure
But the government pushed back. Representing the Home Office, Sir James Eadie KC told the court that Harry’s situation was unique—he voluntarily left his royal role and moved abroad, which meant different rules applied.
Sir James insisted that RAVEC didn’t treat Harry unfairly, and instead argued the Duke actually received preferential handling under the “bespoke” arrangement.
He said the committee had every right to make an individual judgment without standard risk procedures.
Harry Says He’ll Keep Fighting for Justice—No Matter the Outcome
Even as the legal process winds down, Harry shows no signs of backing off.
He’s vowed to keep pushing, saying this fight is about justice, not just his own protection.
And while the decision still rests in the hands of the Court of Appeal, Harry made one thing clear—win or lose, he’s not done speaking up about what he believes is a deeply flawed system.