Prince Harry Declines King's Invitation to Stay at Royal Residence Due to Security Concerns

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The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, reportedly turned down an invitation from his father, King Charles III, to stay at a royal residence during his recent visit to London. The offer, which came without any security provision, was declined due to Harry's ongoing concerns about safety. This decision underscores the Duke's troubled relationship with the royal family's security arrangements and highlights the barriers to reconciliation between him and his father.

 

Prince Harry, 39, was in London for three nights to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, an event he founded to support wounded veterans. Despite being in the UK, Harry did not meet with King Charles III, 75. Although he made several requests for a meeting, upon his arrival in the UK, he issued a statement indicating that a meeting would not occur due to the King's busy schedule. King Charles offered Harry the opportunity to stay at an undisclosed royal residence, recognizing that his son no longer has an official UK home. However, Harry declined the invitation because it did not include security provisions. This meant that staying at the residence would have exposed him to public view without the necessary police protection, an unacceptable risk for the Duke. Consequently, Harry opted to stay at a hotel, where he could maintain a lower profile.

 

The primary issue for Harry is the level of security provided outside royal residences. The Duke has been deeply affected by the withdrawal of his right to automatic police protection, a decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) in February 2020. Ravec determined that Harry and his family were no longer entitled to the "same degree" of personal security during visits to the UK, opting instead for a "bespoke" arrangement evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

Harry has challenged this decision legally, arguing that it subjected him to "unlawful and unfair treatment" and was imposed as a form of punishment. He offered to pay for his own security, but the Metropolitan Police Service refused, stating that their services were not for hire. In February, Harry lost his judicial review, with Mr. Justice Lane ruling that Ravec's decision was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair. Due to the lack of guaranteed security, Harry feels unable to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children to the UK. His frustration is compounded by the involvement of senior royal household members in Ravec, leading him to believe that a resolution could be found if there were a genuine desire to assist him. 

 

Harry is required to provide at least 28 days' notice for visits to the UK, detailing his travel arrangements to allow for security assessments. Most of his requests have been denied, except for certain occasions related to royal events, such as the King's coronation. During a visit in February, Harry was provided a police escort from Heathrow Airport to Clarence House for a meeting with the King, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. However, he did not receive protection when he left for his hotel.

 

Prince Harry continues to seek what he views as fair treatment under Ravec's rules. He believes the bespoke process currently applied to him is inadequate compared to a full risk analysis, which he argues should have been conducted when he stepped back from royal duties in January 2020. Announcing his intention to appeal the judicial review ruling, his spokesman emphasized that Harry is not asking for preferential treatment but for a fair and lawful application of .

 

This ongoing legal battle and the recent rejection of the King's invitation illustrate the significant hurdles in mending the strained relationship between Prince Harry and the royal family. The security concerns remain a critical issue, influencing his ability to visit the UK.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-05-23

 

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[Felton Jarvis]

Very sad. Family feud.

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

Harry has challenged this decision legally, arguing that it subjected him to "unlawful and unfair treatment" and was imposed as a form of punishment.

He could always stay the <deleted> out of the UK, and stop bothering everyone with his presence.

Look up "burning his bridges" on google and it probably gives Prince Harry is an example.

 

BTW, isn't it time for him to be stripped of his titles and become plain Mr Wales?

[thaibeachlovers]

54 minutes ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Very sad. Family feud.

and played out in public view.

[animalmagic]

But looking on the bright side this prevents him from bringing his wife to UK with him.  Result!

[RichardColeman]

Oh, AP is Associated Press - I think it meant a pr..............

[CanadaSam]

This little pu$$y whipped little tw@t deserves much worse for callously abandoning and also stabbing his own family in the back, bringing disgrace to the nation, and royalty, for a piece of a$$, IMO.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, reportedly turned down an invitation from his father, King Charles III, to stay at a royal residence during his recent visit to London. The offer, which came without any security provision, was declined due to Harry's ongoing concerns about safety. This decision underscores the Duke's troubled relationship with the royal family's security arrangements and highlights the barriers to reconciliation between him and his father.

 

Prince Harry, 39, was in London for three nights to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, an event he founded to support wounded veterans. Despite being in the UK, Harry did not meet with King Charles III, 75. Although he made several requests for a meeting, upon his arrival in the UK, he issued a statement indicating that a meeting would not occur due to the King's busy schedule. King Charles offered Harry the opportunity to stay at an undisclosed royal residence, recognizing that his son no longer has an official UK home. However, Harry declined the invitation because it did not include security provisions. This meant that staying at the residence would have exposed him to public view without the necessary police protection, an unacceptable risk for the Duke. Consequently, Harry opted to stay at a hotel, where he could maintain a lower profile.

 

The primary issue for Harry is the level of security provided outside royal residences. The Duke has been deeply affected by the withdrawal of his right to automatic police protection, a decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) in February 2020. Ravec determined that Harry and his family were no longer entitled to the "same degree" of personal security during visits to the UK, opting instead for a "bespoke" arrangement evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

Harry has challenged this decision legally, arguing that it subjected him to "unlawful and unfair treatment" and was imposed as a form of punishment. He offered to pay for his own security, but the Metropolitan Police Service refused, stating that their services were not for hire. In February, Harry lost his judicial review, with Mr. Justice Lane ruling that Ravec's decision was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair. Due to the lack of guaranteed security, Harry feels unable to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children to the UK. His frustration is compounded by the involvement of senior royal household members in Ravec, leading him to believe that a resolution could be found if there were a genuine desire to assist him. 

 

Harry is required to provide at least 28 days' notice for visits to the UK, detailing his travel arrangements to allow for security assessments. Most of his requests have been denied, except for certain occasions related to royal events, such as the King's coronation. During a visit in February, Harry was provided a police escort from Heathrow Airport to Clarence House for a meeting with the King, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. However, he did not receive protection when he left for his hotel.

 

Prince Harry continues to seek what he views as fair treatment under Ravec's rules. He believes the bespoke process currently applied to him is inadequate compared to a full risk analysis, which he argues should have been conducted when he stepped back from royal duties in January 2020. Announcing his intention to appeal the judicial review ruling, his spokesman emphasized that Harry is not asking for preferential treatment but for a fair and lawful application of .

 

This ongoing legal battle and the recent rejection of the King's invitation illustrate the significant hurdles in mending the strained relationship between Prince Harry and the royal family. The security concerns remain a critical issue, influencing his ability to visit the UK.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-05-23

 

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The Thaiger and the Yellow Press. Hurray!!😂

[JonnyF]

Harry trying to manipulate his sick father into giving in on the security issue. First, cut off access to the children. Then, cut off access to himself. 

 

His wife appears to be coaching him well. 

 

At least it's some fresh material for another book. He seems a bit thin on the ground for interesting stories lately, unless he's going to write about smoking weed with his chickens in Montecito. 

[WDSmart]

If Prince Harry were to kill the King, Prince William and all his children, would Harry then become the King? And if he did that, would he be prosecuted because, after all, that's one of the ways the crown has been won for hundreds of years?

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

He could always stay the <deleted> out of the UK, and stop bothering everyone with his presence.

Look up "burning his bridges" on google and it probably gives Prince Harry is an example.

 

BTW, isn't it time for him to be stripped of his titles and become plain Mr Wales?

...or revert to their prior to WW1 family surname of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

[tmd5855]

1 hour ago, WDSmart said:

If Prince Harry were to kill the King, Prince William and all his children, would Harry then become the King? And if he did that, would he be prosecuted because, after all, that's one of the ways the crown has been won for hundreds of years?

What most likely would happen is similar to James II when they put his daughters husband on the throne (Prince William) and brought in the act of settlement barring any Catholics or English aristocrats with a better blood claim but technically illegitimate being born out of wedlock to the throne.

 

So clean pair of hands Princess Anne and King Timothy Laurence!!!  

Royalty needs safe hands and Andy is definitely not pristine goods (What else is in the cupboard) Royalty do whatever is needed to survive even killing their own....

 

They did it once and got away with it calling it the "Glorious Revolution"

[impulse]

1 hour ago, CanadaSam said:

This little pu$$y whipped little tw@t deserves much worse for callously abandoning and also stabbing his own family in the back, bringing disgrace to the nation, and royalty, for a piece of a$$, IMO.

 

Don't sugar coat it.

 

Tell us how you really feel...

[Purdey]

Someone may wish to clarify - does he have free security provided in the US, a country with a lot more guns that the UK?

[john donson]

are kings and queens and unlimited privilege's and tax payers money still from this time and era ? but nobody has the balls to end this farce

[billd766]

29 minutes ago, john donson said:

are kings and queens and unlimited privilege's and tax payers money still from this time and era ? but nobody has the balls to end this farce

What taxpayers money would that be?

[transam]

37 minutes ago, john donson said:

are kings and queens and unlimited privilege's and tax payers money still from this time and era ? but nobody has the balls to end this farce

Perhaps you should educate yourself on UK Royalty finances before you make yourself look stupid, again.......🤔

Are you a Trump supporter by any chance..........?  😂

[JonnyF]

On 5/23/2024 at 8:32 AM, WDSmart said:

If Prince Harry were to kill the King, Prince William and all his children, would Harry then become the King? And if he did that, would he be prosecuted because, after all, that's one of the ways the crown has been won for hundreds of years?

 

Highly unlikely.

 

If there was a spider in the bath Harry would probably ask his wife to kill it, lest he broke his necklace and fell on the dog bowl. 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/23/2024 at 1:32 PM, WDSmart said:

If Prince Harry were to kill the King, Prince William and all his children, would Harry then become the King? And if he did that, would he be prosecuted because, after all, that's one of the ways the crown has been won for hundreds of years?

If that happened Andrew or Edward might be in line.

 

BTW, even the monarch is not above the law. Ask Henry 2 about that.

 

Perhaps you could have phrased it differently, as in "if an asteroid killed the entire royal family, except for Harry, would he be the next king.

[thaibeachlovers]

23 hours ago, billd766 said:

What taxpayers money would that be?

Seems we have some posters ignorant as to who funds the royal family.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/23/2024 at 6:53 PM, john donson said:

are kings and queens and unlimited privilege's and tax payers money still from this time and era ? but nobody has the balls to end this farce

Before posting erroneous claims, it behooves posters to find out the facts.

[DTL2014]

unfairly saddled with security costs means that the costs would have to be higher than the hotel expenses for him and his entourage or running a palace or a castle.Perhaps the solution is a one off purchase by King Charles of a suitable Hotel for Harry when he visits.Then, when this situation arises in the future , as it is bound to ...we have a ready made solution for spare royal actors. A new name will have to found for this hotel ..i'll get the ball rolling..Harridges,The Royal Enfield(play on words ..get on your(indian) motorbike bike plus harry enfield uk comic..) 

[JonnyF]

19 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If that happened Andrew or Edward might be in line.

 

BTW, even the monarch is not above the law. Ask Henry 2 about that.

 

Perhaps you could have phrased it differently, as in "if an asteroid killed the entire royal family, except for Harry, would he be the next king.

 

Or as Markle allegedly quipped, we are one plane crash away from the throne.

 

I guess she doesn't know that they don't put the whole line of succession of one plane. 

 

Keep flogging the jam, Markle. Once that fails, you can merch the kids.