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Prince Harry Reportedly Means To Challenge the UK Court’s Ruling Denying Him Security

Prince Harry’s bid for automatic police protection in the UK has been dismissed with scathing remarks in a 52-page ruling. His bills for the case is estimated to run in excess of £1 million.
However, reports state that the 39-year-old is far from throwing his hat into the ring. He means to argue and contest the case.

Prince Harry Not Asking For “Preferential Treatment” In Battle To Obtain Police Protection

Prince Harry wants automatic police protection for himself and his family whenever they visit the UK. Harry, of course, lost his IPP status when he ceased being a working member of the Royal Family.

While he maintains a security detail stateside, he argues that it’s not enough to keep his family safe within the UK.

In his bid to win back what he has lost, he sued the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) to court.

Sadly, he lost the case as Justice Lane declared that RAVEC’s decision had not been irrational or procedurally unfair. He further dismissed Harry’s “inappropriate, formalist interpretation” of the process.

Sad, but not beaten, by the outcome of a lawsuit that may still cost him a million pounds, he has vowed to appeal.

In a statement issued by his legal spokesman, he said that he was “not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec’s own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others.”

Understandably, he is already making moves to seek permission to appeal and setting out the required groundwork.

How Prince Harry’s Legal Cost Came To Be Substantial

Prior to the beginning of the case, Harry had been warned that should he lose, he would foot the government’s cost.

Last year’s Freedom of Information request revealed that the Government’s legal costs in defending itself against Harry’s claims had already topped £400,000, two months before December’s three-day hearing.

That stage of the process saw the government’s legal department cost £265,437, with counsel costing £137,864.

This means that the Duke is likely to be required to foot the £500,000 expenses he has incurred the taxpayer. In the same way, his own legal bills might well be equal to the government’s, if not more.

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Nmesoma Okechukwu

Nmesoma Okechukwu is an avid reader/writer who loves good music in all its different forms and wonders. Due to her love and concern about nature, she has written for magazines that address the issue of climate change. She is also working on music and is looking forward to releasing all the songs she can’t help but write. Her debut book is titled Cybernetics Within Us.

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