Prince Harry has been granted permission to appeal the decision regarding the downgrading of his personal security during visits to Britain, as per a judge’s ruling published on Thursday.
The younger son of King Charles III took legal action after the British government informed him in 2020 that he would no longer receive the “same degree” of publicly funded protection while in the UK.
In February, the High Court in London ruled that the government’s decision was lawful. However, Judge David Bean, in an order dated May 23, stated that Harry could challenge this ruling at the Court of Appeal.
The prince, also known as the Duke of Sussex, moved to North America in 2020 with his wife Meghan, eventually settling in California, USA. He is no longer considered a working member of the royal family.
Harry, a former British army captain who completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan, expressed during a December hearing that security concerns were hindering his ability to visit Britain.
“The UK is my home. The UK is central to the heritage of my children,” he said in a written statement read out by his lawyers. That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe. I cannot put my wife in danger like that and, given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm’s way too.”
