Prince Harry has been criticized for his “unreasonable expectation” ahead of the visit to the UK.
The Duke of Sussex is set to return to Britain next week for a High Court hearing against News Group Newspapers.
During his visit, however, Harry will receive limited police protection despite a legal battle last year over taxpayer-funded security, which he lost.
Now, Mirror reported that former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond has criticized Harry’s expectations, suggesting it was a “mistake” to turn down an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace.
She stated, “I think he’ll be mildly annoyed that he’s not getting full police protection, but this is a step in the right direction as far as he’s concerned. I think it’s a PR mistake to dismiss accommodation at Buckingham Palace, where security is guaranteed and already paid for.”
“It seems unreasonable to expect police protection around a hotel just because he chooses to turn down a perfect offer of safe accommodation.”
It is worth mentioning that Harry will come to the UK without his wife, Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Jennie remarked, “I still don’t think he’ll feel comfortable bringing Meghan and the kids here unless there’s a guarantee of full police protection. And I suspect Meghan has no particular desire to come back here anyway.”
Furthermore, the expert also shared that there are no expectations for Harry to meet his family while in the UK.
She said: “I think we have given up expecting any meeting between Harry and his family when he visits the UK. I imagine his days will be consumed by the trial, but if there is a chance to meet his father, suppose it is possible,” adding that there is “absolutely no sign of any reconciliation” between Harry and Prince William.
