Prince Harry has secured a breakthrough as the UK Home Office has agreed to review the earlier decision that removed his police protection during visits to Britain.
The move marks the first time in six years that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee will reopen the matter, signalling a major shift in the long-running Prince Harry security review dispute.
The decision followed a personal letter Harry reportedly sent to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood after two security breaches occurred during his visit to the UK in September.
Moreover, the request came after years of frustration over the loss of his armed protection, which had been withdrawn shortly after he stepped back from royal duties.
According to reports, the Home Office instructed a fresh assessment after acknowledging his concerns about continued risk.
Furthermore, the review could pave the way for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to visit their grandfather, King Charles, in person for the first time.
Harry had been deeply upset when he learned that his security detail was removed “overnight.”
During an earlier BBC interview in May, after losing a separate appeal, he described the process as an “establishment stitch-up.”
Meanwhile, his relationship with King Charles suffered strain, and Harry claimed the fallout contributed to their nearly two-year break in communication.
The recent reunion between father and son took place in September, shortly after the security incidents that prompted Harry’s formal appeal.
In addition, sources described the new request as a necessary step after the two breaches highlighted ongoing threats.
A UK government spokesman, however, maintained that the system remained robust. “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate,” the spokesman said.
“It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”
The Prince Harry security review is now under active investigation.
