In a surprising turn of events, it has been reported that King Charles has withdrawn personal security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the United Kingdom.
The Duke of Sussex, aged 39, and his wife, Meghan Markle, aged 42, had their taxpayer-funded police protection taken away after they stepped back from their roles as working royals and relocated to the United States in 2020.
This decision comes after Harry’s lawyers attempted to challenge the government’s refusal to provide police officers as a personal security measure.
Unfortunately, their plea was rejected by the High Court in London back in May.
Now, it appears that King Charles has taken matters into his own hands, removing their security as a form of retaliation for their swift departure from the royal family.
According to a recent report from the Byline Times, Charles was deeply angered by his son’s abrupt exit and saw fit to strip him of his security detail.
The source claims that the monarch felt threatened by Harry and Meghan’s ability to steal the limelight.
After all, the couple consistently made headlines, overshadowing the attention that should have been directed towards King Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Kate.
It seems that the idea of Harry and Meghan continuing to serve the public while dominating media coverage outside the control of vested interests did not sit well with certain individuals.
The report suggests that efforts were made to ensure their failure, including compromising their security and authorizing a relentless 12-month attack on the couple by the British media and those associated with them.
Adding fuel to the fire was Harry’s decision to take legal action against the media for their intrusive reporting.
This move was met with strong disapproval from the offices of Prince Charles and Prince William, as it disrupted the long-standing relationship between the royals and the media.