He conceded the Home Office had committed some breaches of legal rules during the proceedings but these had not altered “the fact that the claimant comprehensively lost.”
Figures released following a Freedom of Information request showed that the Home Office had spent £514,128 to challenge the case.
While details of Prince Harry’s legal costs have not been released, he could have accrued a similar bill on his side as well.
Despite the High Court siding with the Home Office in February, the Duke has continued to maintain the removal of his security details leaves him and his family vulnerable during their UK visits.
Under current arrangements, the royal is required to give 30 days’ notice before every visit to the UK to allow for preparations to be made.
Sources close to the Duke have claimed he is unwilling to return with his wife and children out of concern for their safety.
