Prince Harry wins right to challenge UK police protection ruling

LONDON: Prince Harry has been given permission to appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government’s decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, his lawyer said on Thursday.

Harry, King Charles’ younger son, started the action after the Home Office – the ministry responsible for policing – decided in February 2020 he would not automatically receive personal police security while in Britain.

In February, the High Court in London ruled that decision was lawful and dismissed Harry’s case, and in April refused him permission to challenge that ruling in a higher court.