Prince Harry's Failed Attempt to Cover Family's Safety in UK: The Shocking Truth

The safety of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has become a topic of concern for royal expert Richard Atich, who believes that their security measures need to be addressed in both the U.K. and America. However, a recent ruling by a U.K. high court judge has stated that Harry will not be allowed to pay for private security for his family during their visits to the U.K., a decision which Atich strongly opposes and finds to be completely absurd.

Atich acknowledged that U.K. taxpayers should not be responsible for funding the security of Harry and his wife following their official royal duties in January 2020. However, as a prominent member of the British royal family, Harry should still have the right to hire security, regardless of his role in serving the crown. Meanwhile, the director of operations for Mobius International Security in the U.S. suggested that the couple should turn to the commercial private sector for security services, overseen by a U.K. Met police officer to ensure high standards of delivery and access to intelligence flows from U.K. intelligence agencies.

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After relinquishing their roles as senior members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan were stripped of their royal security detail, which came as a surprise to the Duke of Sussex and was highlighted in his memoir, Spare. In addition, he criticized the palace for allowing Prince Andrew to retain his security privileges in the midst of his sexual assault scandal, which he denies, and was settled out of court in February 2022. Atich pointed out that the recent New York City car chase involving the couple and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, highlights the need for improved security measures. Despite confirmation from a spokesperson for the couple regarding the “relentless pursuit” by paparazzi, there were no reported collisions or injuries. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the incident.

The concern lies in the high-profile status of the couple and the intense public interest surrounding them. Atich highlighted that the paparazzi will go to any lengths to capture their pictures or track their movements, often resorting to creating sensationalized stories for the media. Consequently, it becomes a game of cat and mouse between the couple and the paparazzi. While the couple's security team claimed that the chase had the potential to turn fatal, their taxi driver, Sukhcharn Singh, who took over in the middle of the incident, disputed their accounts, calling them exaggerated.

Harry and Meghan’s security falls under the category of “commercial operations” rather than “police protection law,” which means they are not eligible for police escorts and must comply with standard traffic regulations, road closures, and other motorists. To avoid potential risks, the couple's team could have installed blinds in their vehicles or even utilized armored vehicles if necessary. However, Atich cautioned against aggressive driving tactics, as this would only encourage paparazzi to pursue them and increase the likelihood of harm to innocent bystanders or traffic accidents.

Using a taxi to get home from the NYC awards ceremony was a plausible idea for Harry and Meghan. As Atich explains, by opting for a yellow New York taxi cab, the couple could easily blend in with the masses and become one of many in the city. However, if someone recognizes them getting into a taxi, it could trigger a host of problems and issues. Although Atich empathizes with the couple, he also acknowledges that being photographed and followed by paparazzi is an inevitable outcome of being in the public domain.

“Security must be properly balanced, well-trained, and provided in an appropriate manner if it is a concern for you. Currently, the unbalanced response to the paparazzi is only increasing the likelihood of a potentially disastrous situation for both the couple and others involved.”