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Prince Harry Takes Legal Action Over Security Dispute

JAN 16 2022·Updated JAN 19 2022

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The Facts

The Prince is seeking a judicial review as the U.K. Home Office has restricted access to police protection while in Britain.
Newsweek
The Prince's lawyers argue that his own security can't adequately protect his family in the U.K. and Harry is offering to cover costs himself.
Newsweek
Ministers made the decision on the grounds that he is no longer a serving royal.
Newsweek
The conflict could affect his attendence at the platinum jubilee.
Newsweek

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The Spin

Narrative A

The Prince is being childishly demanding; he expects the same treatment after abandoning royal duties and risks being the first royal to launch a legal case against the Queen's government.

Breitbart

Narrative B

The level of risk to the Prince and his family remains the same despite his change in status. The security would come at no cost to the taxpayer - there is no reason not to allow Harry to pay.