Prince Harry has received a major blow as a High Court judge has rejected his attempt to launch an appeal against the court’s decision to reject his challenge against the Government over his security when in the UK.
The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the Government after they downgraded his security status following his decision to step down as a senior working royal.
Ravec, the committee that oversees security arrangements for the Royal Family and other high profile figures, decided in February 2020 that Harry was no longer entitled to automatic police protection when in the UK.
But in February High Court judge Sir Peter Lane rejected his case – and has now thrown out his attempt to appeal the verdict.
Harry’s legal team is now expected to take his case directly to the Court of Appeal.
