Prince Harry Rejects Buckingham Palace Stay During Legal Visit

Prince Harry has declined an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his upcoming visit to London for a High Court trial against News Group Newspapers, where he is pursuing allegations of unlawful information gathering. Instead, he is expected to choose alternative accommodations, potentially staying at Althorp House, his uncle's residence, as he has done in previous visits. This trip will see Harry receive limited police protection, a downgrade from the full taxpayer-funded security he lost in 2023, with arrangements currently managed by the Metropolitan Police on a case-by-case basis. His decision to reject royal accommodations is consistent with his past actions and reflects ongoing tensions with the monarchy following his departure from royal duties. Harry’s security status and legal battles regarding it have been contentious since he stepped back from royal life in 2020, culminating in a recent ruling that upheld the reduction of his official protection. The Duke has been granted permission to appeal this ruling, indicating that the matter remains unresolved and a source of significant concern for him.