Harry argued that changes to his police protection were unfair, especially considering he was still deemed a security threat. However, Supreme Court Justice Sir Peter Lane dismissed his appeal, stating that any deviation from policy was justified and the decision was not unreasonable. The 52-page judgment sheds light on six key revelations from Prince Harry's trial. Firstly, Prince Harry acknowledged the need for security, particularly in discussions between the Queen's private secretary, Sir Edward Young, and former RIC chairman, Sir Richard Mann. This was highlighted in a published letter where Harry emphasized the importance of security given his public profile, history of being targeted by extremists, and decision to step back from full-time royal duties in 2020.
Secondly, it was revealed that Queen Elizabeth herself expressed concern for the safety of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Despite her announcement to step down as a working royal, she emphasized the necessity of providing effective security against extremists for the Duke and Duchess.
There was also mention of an incident involving an anonymous person who claimed to have been treated unfairly. This conversation between Sir Richard Mann and Sir Edward Young highlighted tensions within the royal circle, particularly regarding decisions around Harry and Meghan's roles within the family.
Sir Edward Young, who had previously advised Prince William during his time as Conservative Party leader, came under scrutiny after the late Queen refused to allow Harry and Meghan to work as part-time royal staff. The letter from Queen's Chief Advisor emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of the Duke and Duchess against potential threats.
Overall, these revelations from Prince Harry's trial shed light on the complexities and tensions within the royal family, particularly regarding security arrangements and decisions surrounding Harry and Meghan's roles within the monarchy.
