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Prince Harry loses his appeal

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maddyone Wed 28-Feb-24 11:35:06

It’s just been announced, Prince Harry has lost his appeal to have armed security provided when he is in Britain.
I’m not surprised.

JenniferEccles Wed 28-Feb-24 13:43:51

Freya5 although I agree with you that we don’t want him back, wouldn’t it almost be worth it though to see him crawling back with his tail firmly between his legs? !

Grantanow Wed 28-Feb-24 13:41:07

Outrageous that he should waste taxpayers' money having to defend against his ridiculous case. He can well afford security. It's just scrounging to expect the public to pay.

JenniferEccles Wed 28-Feb-24 13:37:43

GrannySomerset I love your comment a bit earlier!
Very true!

Freya5 Wed 28-Feb-24 13:37:02

JenniferEccles

The Home Office lawyers told the High Court that Harry would still have publicly funded police security here which would be “bespoke arrangements specifically tailored to him”

Honestly, what more does he expect?

If he gets elected wouldn’t it be wonderful if Donald Trump threw him out of the US?

Not really, the whinger and his Mrs would land back on our shores. Although she has said she never will, so where would that leave them.

JenniferEccles Wed 28-Feb-24 13:34:05

The Home Office lawyers told the High Court that Harry would still have publicly funded police security here which would be “bespoke arrangements specifically tailored to him”

Honestly, what more does he expect?

If he gets elected wouldn’t it be wonderful if Donald Trump threw him out of the US?

Labradora Wed 28-Feb-24 13:33:42

I have just re-checked the article I mentioned in my earlier post and it said that security costs would increase when he and the family travels , which, when you think about it is probably common sense because presumably he would, at the very least, have to pay all his guards' airfares and hotel bills as well as his own.

maddyone Wed 28-Feb-24 13:11:01

Smileless2012

I was more annoyed when it was said that being denied the security he wants, may make it difficult for him to be close to his family maddy. Oh that will be the family he constantly berates for money!!!

I don’t think he gives a toss about his family.
Mind you, I’m guessing that the audience with his family was limited by his father’s worry that anything that was said could possibly be used in future interviews, rather than Harry’s desire to limit it.

maddyone Wed 28-Feb-24 13:07:10

Desdemona

When he visited the UK recently didn't the British Police escort him to and from the airport?

Yes, probably because he was going directly to see his father.

Lexisgranny Wed 28-Feb-24 13:06:27

Just read that he is going to appeal to the High Court. He reminds me of a music hall act where the performer is trying to keep lots of plates spinning. How does he remember who is suing/ appealing against on any particular day!?

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 28-Feb-24 13:06:15

Typical!

Smileless2012 Wed 28-Feb-24 13:06:15

I was more annoyed when it was said that being denied the security he wants, may make it difficult for him to be close to his family maddy. Oh that will be the family he constantly berates for money!!!

maddyone Wed 28-Feb-24 13:03:47

I don’t believe it!!!
BBC lunchtime news, he’s going to appeal!

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 28-Feb-24 13:01:29

Not much brain to engage.

Sparklefizz Wed 28-Feb-24 13:00:54

He made himself more of a terrorist target with all the things he said about his time in Afghanistan. He doesn’t engage brain before opening his mouth.

cc Wed 28-Feb-24 13:00:53

Desdemona

When he visited the UK recently didn't the British Police escort him to and from the airport?

A couple of police cars won't break the bank, though 24 hour hour armed security would cost significantly more. Maybe that is why he only stayed for such a short time for his last visit - a 'phone call to his father would have been more cost (and environmentally) effective.

cc Wed 28-Feb-24 12:58:09

eazybee

If elected, Trump is coming for he and Meghan, and not in a good way.

Yes, I read this. So even Trump can see them in their true lights. Apparently H's claims about drug-taking in his book may mean he gained entry to the US illegally. You would think that he would have thought this through?
We are well rid of them, though I expect he will be back when he is single again.

Desdemona Wed 28-Feb-24 12:54:58

When he visited the UK recently didn't the British Police escort him to and from the airport?

Labradora Wed 28-Feb-24 12:46:34

Independence he wanted; independence he's got and that includes financial independence which is the bit , I imagine , he doesn't like.
One of the factually reliable UK newspapers, a few years ago, did a piece on the costs of private security for a family like his and it was an annual cost north of £2.5 million , so probably more expensive now.
I imagine the lack of Guns may well be the most significant thing but cost will be an issue as well.
Even with their millions that's a significant income drain.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 28-Feb-24 12:31:45

They can’t carry firearms though Oreo, unlike the police who guard the RF. That’s his beef. Tough.

Smileless2012 Wed 28-Feb-24 12:28:29

Yes he can Oreo but they can't be armed and I think that's what he objects too; not having armed security.

Smileless2012 Wed 28-Feb-24 12:27:11

I'm glad he's lost his appeal. Presumably he'll have to pay all the costs.

GrannySomerset Wed 28-Feb-24 12:26:15

Prince Harry lost his appeal as far as I am concerned with the Oprah interview.

Oreo Wed 28-Feb-24 12:20:27

He can afford his own bodyguards for his very short visits here.

Anniebach Wed 28-Feb-24 12:18:41

It’s right that he loses his appeal, wish he would shut up but doubt very much he will

Astitchintime Wed 28-Feb-24 12:16:35

Oh dear, that's a shame ......... not! smile