An exclusive Freedom of Information request was submitted to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by Tom Sykes, a journalist from The Daily Beast. Sykes sought information about incidents involving drones flying as low as 20 feet over the couple's property to capture photographs of them and their son Archie. An insider disclosed that the Sussexes were dealing with a significant intrusion of the press while staying at a temporary residence owned by Tyler Perry.
In response to this intrusion, Prince Harry and Meghan had intended to hire their own security team at their own expense. The Netflix series captured Prince Harry expressing his concerns about the drones flying overhead and disturbing their son Archie. Megan was also heard expressing frustration with the situation.
It was later revealed that a spokesperson for Megan and Harry was the source behind the leaked story. These leaks had started with Megan herself, confirming her involvement in disclosing early details of her relationship with Harry, which was supposed to be kept secret. Their team even provided Tom Sykes with the address of Tyler Perry's property to validate their leak.
While flying drones over a residence is legal under California's anti-paparazzi laws, it is evident that the couple had omitted a crucial detail from their documentary series. There were suggestions that Prince Harry and Meghan had employed publicists to plant stories in media outlets of their choice, a move that compromised their credibility by not disclosing their own involvement.
The Freedom of Information document reinforced the fact that their attempt to criticize Queen Elizabeth for removing their taxpayer-funded security detail had been thwarted. Their hope of capitalizing on their Royal status was denied, and they now rely primarily on their truth-telling endeavors for income. Reports indicated their desire to apply their Sussex Royal brand to hotels in the Sussex Isles.
They seemingly believed that, with the Queen's passing, they could pressure Prince Charles into granting them the coveted deal. However, it appears that they have been pursuing High High status in the United States and aim to secure taxpayer-funded security and official status, potentially participating in official US state dinners and traveling with the vice president akin to heads of state to gain more financial and ego status.
