PRINCE Harry has reportedly written to the Home Secretary, Shabhana Mahmood, in a bid to have his royal security reinstated.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, has lodged a formal request with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec).
Harry has only visited the UK a few times since emigrating with his family[/caption]
Harry previously lost a bid to have his security reinstated in a legal battle that went all the way to the High Court[/caption]
The committee is overseen by the Home Office – Harry has asked them for a risk assessment process to be carried out.
Harry had previously been in contact with the former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on the topic.
Under Ravec guidelines a risk assessment should be carried out for each member of the firm and other VIPs every year.
Harry’s bid with Ravec has asked the committee to “abide by its own rules.”
A source close to the matter told The Times: “While he realises this will not be top of the incoming secretary’s in-tray it is something which should have happened a long time ago.
“We have had the can kicked down the road for quite a while now but all he’s asking is for Ravec to abide by its own rules which state that an RMB should be conducted each year.
“The last one for the duke was in 2019.”
The Duke’s request for a risk assessment was confirmed by the Home Office but it is understood that government policy prevents the department from commenting on any individual cases.
Earlier this year Harry lost his appeal to the High Court to have his police protection reinstated.
Currently his security is based on a case-by-case basis, requiring Harry to give a months notice before each visit.
The Duke complained that after he stepped down from his role in the royal family he was denied an assessment from a risk management board.
On previous trips to the UK police forces have been alerted in advance of his arrival.
The Met Police also conducted a security sweep of the Royal Lancaster Hotel where Harry gave a speech for the WellChild awards.
The Home Office, which is held legally responsible for the committee’s decisions, successfully opposed the Duke’s previous appeals to have his security reinstated.
Harry stepped down from royal duties six years ago and has only returned to the UK on a few occasions since.
He emigrated with his family to America and stopped undertaking official royal duties.
The Duke of Sussex has stated that the UK feels unsafe for his children: Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
The Duke of Sussex also has his own protection staff around him when he attends charity events and other engagements.
The Duke of Sussex has been spotted with his own security detail on a number of occasions[/caption]
