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Prince Harry Granted Armed Police Protection for UK Visits

1/5/2026

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has secured automatic armed police protection during UK visits.
After September stalking incident, he appealed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, triggering a Ravec assessment that found he qualifies for protection.
Sources say reinstating his security is a formality.
This could allow a reunion with King Charles, whom they have not seen since February 2022.
The Home Office maintains it does not disclose specific security arrangements.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has secured automatic armed police protection during UK visits.
After September stalking incident, he appealed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, triggering a Ravec assessment that found he qualifies for protection.
Sources say reinstating his security is a formality.
This could allow a reunion with King Charles, whom they have not seen since February 2022.
The Home Office maintains it does not disclose specific security arrangements.