Prince Harry’s ties to the palace have not been smooth over the past several years, and it seemed to have worsened over time, especially during his security battle.
The Duke of Sussex is awaiting a verdict on his UK taxpayer-funded protection after he sent a letter to the UK Home Secretary in October for a review of the risk assessment. Sources since the beginning of this month have suggested that the tide is tipping in Harry’s favour, although the official verdict has not been announced.
Despite Harry calling his previous defeat to regain his security an “establishment concoction”, Buckingham Palace is rejecting claims it will intervene in the decision to be made by the UK Home Office.
In one Mail on Sunday report, it was claimed that Harry has won his security and the decision announcement will only be a formality unless the palace intervenes. A royal aide slammed it, calling it “both unfair and inaccurate”, via GB News.
“The Palace has no such powers in Ravec. While they sit on the committee, it is not their role to advise on threat analysis or appropriate mitigations,” they said.
“That is for the actual intelligence and security experts to advise on – as they will, of course, when the Duke’s visit to the UK is reviewed under the existing Ravec process.”
Meanwhile, a source familiar with the proceedings doubled down on the claims.
“I have no idea what the RMB (risk management board) recommendation to Ravec (the Royal and VIP Executive Committee) will be, but what I know for sure is that neither is anyone else as they are still in the process of reviewing.”
The news comes as Prince Harry’s ties with King Charles have improved with reports suggesting a big olive branch on the horizon. Prince Harry is reportedly inviting King Charles to not only attend the Invictus Games, but also to open the ceremony with him.
