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prince Henry, Duke of SussexHe announced this weekend that it was not safe for him to travel to the UK with his wife, Meghan MarkleAnd with their children Archie and Lilibet due to insecurity. This would prevent them from attending Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee party in the coming months.
Harry too He appealed the British government's decision preventing him from seeking police protection When in the country, according to English-language media such as the BBC, the people, Marie Claire And Harper's Bazaar UK.
On January 15, Enrique's legal representative submitted a statement explaining why the Duke's family needed additional protection, in addition to private security.
“The prince inherited security risks at birth. He is still in sixth place in line to the throne. He served two combat tours in Afghanistan, In recent years, his family has received threats from neo-Nazi and extremist groups, all of which have been documented. “Although his role in the organization has changed, his profile has not.”
In 1974, Princess Anne, Henry's aunt and only daughter of Isabella II, and a member of the royal family who did not receive full-time protection, had a problem. Kidnapping attemptA security officer was injured.
Enrique feels unable to return to his home country, stating that his private security team needs him Access to British intelligence To do his job perfectly, which he was deprived of.
“This team cannot replicate the protection provided by police in the UK. Without this protection, the Prince and his family cannot return home,” the official statement read. In July 2021, at the unveiling of a statue of his mother, Princess DianaThere were difficulties in security measures.
“In 2020, the Duke offered to pay for the police to protect him and his family. This offer was not considered. Be prepared to pay the cost of security“So that this does not constitute a burden on British taxpayers.”
The document concludes by mentioning this Other figures who have left public service receive free police protection for them.
Harry and Meghan resigned from their duties as part of the British royal family two years ago, losing the protection paid for by public money.
Omid Scobieeditor specializing in royalty and author of the book Find freedomabout the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's separation from the royal family, wrote in an article for the digital outlet @theipaper that while Enrique had to become completely self-sufficient, Prince Andrew You will continue to live a life of luxury, Although he was stripped of royal honors.
However, Enrique does not enjoy the sympathy of many of his compatriots. Newspaper the sun A few hours ago, the TV broadcaster published an exclusive Piers Morgan She describes him as a hypocrite and stresses that the prince's position is the last thing the queen needs now. (And the)
