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Prince Harry Police Threat Level Review Raises Eyebrows

Prince Harry Police Threat Level Review Raises Eyebrows

Summary

Prince Harry is getting a new risk assessment from the British government. This comes after losing his battle to retain police bodyguards after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. The decision for a new assessment might be due to a new potential threat.

Key Facts

  • Prince Harry lost police bodyguards in 2020 after he stopped royal duties.
  • He has filed two lawsuits and an appeal to regain this protection.
  • A new risk assessment has been ordered and will likely conclude soon.
  • The Home Office did not give details about the assessments for security reasons.
  • Alex Bomberg, a security expert, suggests the new assessment may be due to increased risk.
  • Prince Harry has some police protection in the U.K., typically for royal events.
  • If Harry regains his police team, it might make it easier for his children to visit the U.K.
  • Public figures often receive annual threat assessments, but Harry has not since moving to the U.S.

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