Prince Harry Challenges Security Ruling: Claims 'Unjustified' Treatment

Prince Harry is challenging the UK government's decision to strip him of his British security detail, arguing that he has been treated unfairly. His attorney, Shaheed Fatima, told appeals court judges that the decision to provide "bespoke" security, rather than full government protection, was "unjustified and inferior." Harry lost his government-funded protection in February 2020 after stepping down as a working royal and moving to the US. A High Court judge previously ruled the government panel's decision was lawful. Harry's legal team argues the panel failed to follow its own process and perform a proper risk assessment. The government's lawyer countered that Harry's argument was based on a misinterpretation of the security review. The hearing is expected to conclude Wednesday, with a written decision to follow. Harry's appearance in court underscores the importance of the case to him. He has cited security threats, including an Al-Qaida threat and a dangerous paparazzi pursuit in New York, as reasons for needing protection. He has previously lost a case seeking to privately pay for police protection. Harry has a mixed record in his legal battles with the government and the tabloid press, securing a significant victory in a phone hacking case against the Daily Mirror in 2023.