Prince Harry’s hopes of being able to enjoy police protection as usual despite leaving the royal family in Britain have been further dashed. The 38-year-old had suggested paying the costs himself. But the British Home Office refused. The ministry argued that it was inappropriate for wealthy people to buy police protection.

The London High Court on Tuesday rejected an action against this decision as inadmissible. Regardless of this, it still needs to be verified whether the reduction in security measures for Harry, his wife Duchess Meghan (41) and their two children Archie (4) and Lilibet (1) is appropriate and whether the decision was made in a understandable. base. It was initially unclear when a negotiation would take place.

The lawsuit with the Home Office is just one of several Harry is currently fighting in the UK. In a civil case against the editors of the “Mirror” and “Sunday Mirror” tabloids, the prince is even expected to testify in the coming weeks. These are allegations of espionage, such as listening to voice messages.

Harry is also carrying out similar proceedings against the publisher of the “Daily Mail” and “Mail on Sunday” newspapers and the publisher of the “Sun” newspapers and the now discontinued “News Group Newspapers”. Harry and Meghan parted company with the closest circle of the British royal family at the beginning of 2020 and now live with their children in the US state of California.

From: APA/dpa