Prince Harry’s just had a bitter realization – and he could pay the price

The Duke of Sussex quit royal life six years ago, so should he still benefit from one royal perk?

Prince Harry

Prince Harry wants security back – but should this be allowed? (Image: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Prince Harry may have quit royal life six years ago, but it seems his one major hiccup with post-royal life is still a problem. When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to step down from royal duties in 2020 and move to the US, the couple were told they would no longer have automatic 24/7 police protection in the UK.

While many think this is understandable, especially as they are no longer working royals and do not call the UK home, others – including Harry himself – have criticised the move. Over the years, the duke has even worked to try and get this changed, losing a court case over the matter just last year.

However, it seems the tables could turn, especially as the Home Office are believed to be reviewing his case again. But is this right?

I mean, Harry demanded freedom from royal life in 2020. He even said he had considered leaving royal life for years before.

So why should he have something that only working royals have access to?

You don’t see his cousins, who aren’t working royals, have 24/7 police protection. So, why should he?

Especially when Harry has no desire to return to royal duties or royal life, he just wants the perks of the security that come with it.

Harry and Meghan

The couple quit royal life and moved to America in 2020 (Image: John Nacion/WireImage)

While it would be easy to say ‘no Harry, you chose your bed now lie in it’, it isn’t that straight cut.

At the end of the day, his safety – and that of his wife and children – matters. And he does have the right to feel safe in his home country – a country he claims he hasn’t brought Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to for years over safety concerns.

While Harry may have left royal duty behind, he can’t leave the fact that he is a royal – and a very famous one at that. That in itself comes with risks that the Home Office will have to weigh up.

On paper, the duke wants the security that comes with being a royal, but without the job itself. It’s a matter that doesn’t seem to have a right or wrong answer.