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Harry and Meghan Return After Security Funding Denial

8/23/2026

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Story summary

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom after six years.
They left Britain in 2020 after publicly funded security was withdrawn because of their step-back.
Harry’s judicial review for private security funding after the Home Office withdrew protection was denied.
The UK Firearms Act 1968 mandates licensing, bans handguns and excludes self-defence as a reason.
Over 1.28 million U.S. security guards work, many legally carrying firearms.

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Story summary

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom after six years.
They left Britain in 2020 after publicly funded security was withdrawn because of their step-back.
Harry’s judicial review for private security funding after the Home Office withdrew protection was denied.
The UK Firearms Act 1968 mandates licensing, bans handguns and excludes self-defence as a reason.
Over 1.28 million U.S. security guards work, many legally carrying firearms.