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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to undergo a reassessment of their publicly funded security arrangements following their move back to the United Kingdom. The security review will be conducted by the committee responsible for overseeing protection of royals and VIPs, known as Ravec. This body is expected to reconsider the level of police protection provided to Prince Harry and Meghan now that they, along with their two children, have become full-time residents instead of occasional visitors.
As part of the review process, Ravec will evaluate any potential risks faced by the family at their new home, taking into account their regular activities such as travel routes and school journeys. Recently, it was revealed that the Sussexes changed their children’s school just days after they began attending, due to concerns over the security of the school run. This change was prompted by issues surrounding the distance and heavy traffic on the initial route, which their private security team deemed difficult to secure adequately.
This latest development follows a history in which Prince Harry previously challenged the level of police protection he received during visits from the US, but was unsuccessful in altering the status quo. Now that the family has permanently resettled in the UK, the circumstances around their taxpayer-funded security have shifted significantly. Last week, Ravec, which comprises members from the Home Office, police forces, and the Royal Household, met to discuss the Sussexes’ case and consider their security needs going forward.
The assessment includes a risk evaluation for their children, Archie, aged seven, and Lilibet, aged five. According to a source close to the couple, their decision to move schools was not a reflection on the quality of education or care at the original institution. The source said, “The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family. This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.” This will be Meghan’s first security review since stepping back as a working royal in 2020. Meanwhile, Prince Harry had a risk assessment earlier in the summer, before it became clear they would return to live in the UK.
Outside of security matters, Meghan shared footage over the weekend on social media showing the family enjoying time outdoors in the countryside. Separately, Prince Harry received news that Uganda will participate in next year’s Invictus Games, reversing earlier indications that the country might withdraw. This change followed a letter sent on behalf of King Charles clarifying that Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family. The King’s private secretary also personally reassured Uganda’s military chief of the monarch’s support for the country’s involvement in the games
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