Prince Harry’s years-long fight to restore his taxpayer-funded, armed protection in Britain appears to be nearing a successful end.
> At a Glance
> – A Ravec review has concluded Prince Harry meets the criteria for full U.K. security coverage.
> – Home Office sources indicate approval is now “nailed on,” pending final sign-off.
> – The expected reversal could let Harry, 41, bring Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet to Britain for the first time since 2020.
> – Why it matters: The decision could reopen the door for the Sussexes to visit Britain safely and reunite with King Charles.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry has been paying for private guards and waging court battles after Ravec removed his automatic police protection. A May 2025 High Court loss kept that status quo-until December, when the government agreed to a full risk assessment.
The Review That Changed Minds
Ravec-comprising the Home Office, Metropolitan Police, and palace aides-re-scored Harry’s threat level using up-to-date intelligence and public-event data.
- Sept. 2025 charity trip: A female stalker came within feet of the prince on two separate occasions, underscoring security gaps.
- No assessment since 2019: Court filings revealed neither Harry nor Meghan had been re-evaluated since before their move to California.
- Personal plea: In October 2025, Harry wrote directly to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood asking for reconsideration.
A source close to the Duke told The Mail on Sunday:
> “It’s now a formality. Sources at the Home Office have indicated security is nailed on for Harry.”
What Happens Next
Officials stress that final approval rests with the Home Secretary and could still face last-minute political pushback. If confirmed, Harry would again travel with:
- Armed, round-the-clock police protection
- Advance security sweeps of venues
- Intelligence-led route planning
- Immediate medical-backup teams
The anticipated decision arrives just weeks before Harry’s scheduled return to London for a January court case against Associated Newspapers.
| Milestone | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Royal exit | March 2020 | Automatic security withdrawn |
| Court defeat | May 2025 | High Court upholds Ravec stance |
| Review granted | December 2025 | Full risk assessment ordered |
| Expected ruling | January 2026 | Decision due within weeks |
Key Takeaways
- A Ravec review has formally concluded Prince Harry qualifies for top-tier taxpayer-funded security.
- Home Office insiders say approval is highly likely, though not yet signed.
- Restored protection would allow Harry and Meghan to bring Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, to Britain safely.
- The move could ease tensions with King Charles, whom Harry has rarely seen since relocating to California.
- Final confirmation is expected before Harry’s next U.K. visit later this month.
With security hurdles seemingly cleared, the Sussex family may soon set foot on British soil together for the first time in nearly five years.
