Princess Anne Breaks Silence on Harry’s Stripped Royal Title

In a shocking turn of events, Princess Anne has finally spoken out about Prince Harry and his recent loss of his royal title.

The princess, who herself has faced security threats in the past, shed light on the issue of protection for members of the royal family.

This comes after a former top royal protection officer criticized Harry's decision to take legal action against the government.

Di Davis, an ex-Met Police Officer who served as the operational unit commander for the royals, expressed his concerns regarding Harry's threat to sue the government over his security costs.

Davis pointed out that Princess Anne, despite being almost kidnapped and having her protection officer shot in 1974, does not receive full-time protection unless she is carrying out official royal duties.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Davis emphasized that there has never been a precedent where someone pays for their own security in the country.

If security is deemed necessary, it is provided.

He questioned Harry's ability to pick and choose when he wants protection, highlighting the fact that the UK has the prerogative to ensure the safety of its citizens.

It has recently come to light that Prince Harry is considering seeking a judicial review to compel the government to allow him to pay for metropolitan police security when he visits the UK with his family.

Since stepping back from royal duties in January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex lost their taxpayer-funded police protection and have been privately funding their security in the US.

Mr. Davis criticized Harry's decision to move to America, stating that it was his choice but that the UK has the responsibility to assess the need for protection.

He emphasized that if there is a risk when Harry visits, the metropolitan police would be duty-bound to provide security.

Royal sources have suggested that the Queen will not support her grandson's demand for security personnel during his visits to Britain.

This comes as a blow to Harry, who claims that without police protection, it is unsafe for him and his family to return to the UK.

In a statement from his legal representative, it was stated that the lack of police protection poses a significant personal risk.

The Duke of Sussex's representative further explained that the couple privately funds a security team for their family in the US, but this cannot replace the necessary police protection while they are in the UK.

The representative added that Prince Harry had offered to personally pay for UK police protection in January 2020, but this offer was dismissed.

He remains willing to cover the cost of security to avoid burdening the British taxpayer.

It is worth noting that individuals who have left public office and face inherent threats receive police protection at no cost to them.

However, the Home Office has rejected Harry's request to pay for police assistance during his UK visits.

According to Ingrid Seward, author of Prince Philip Revealed and editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, the Queen is likely to be irritated by Harry's threat to take the government to court over his security.

Seward believes that this move will not sit well with the Queen, especially as she is currently dealing with the fallout from Prince Andrew's legal case.

As the situation unfolds, tensions rise between Harry and the British establishment.

The public awaits further developments and the resolution of this ongoing dispute regarding the Duke of Sussex's security arrangements.