Prince Harry and family’s UK visit ‘pulled from under their feet at 11th hour’
Duke reportedly fears his children will not get to meet king after government declines request for police protection
TL;DR
- Prince Harry's family visit to the UK is uncertain due to the government's refusal to grant police protection.
- Harry was reportedly excited for his children, Archie and Lilibet, to meet King Charles during the early July visit.
- The decision to deny security is preventing the family trip, as Harry fears his children will be hounded by paparazzi.
- Harry lost a legal battle last year against the Home Office regarding automatic police protection in the UK.
- He has been awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee (Ravec) regarding protection.
- A government spokesperson stated that the UK's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.
- This potential visit would have been the first time King Charles saw his youngest grandchildren in person since 2022.