Sun Apr 13 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Prince Harry: Security Removal a “Calculated Effort” to Force Return to Royal Family

**London, April 10** – Prince Harry has revealed that he believes the removal of his state-funded security in 2020 was a deliberate attempt to force him and Meghan Markle back into the royal fold, a realization he describes as deeply upsetting. Following a two-day appeal hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice, the Duke of Sussex told PEOPLE magazine that the legal proceedings confirmed his worst fears.

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, believing they had reached an agreement with Queen Elizabeth II that would allow them to live abroad while still supporting the monarchy. However, just a month later, the government’s RAVEC committee revoked their security detail. Court documents revealed that the Queen had initially supported their need for protection.

Harry’s legal team argued that RAVEC, which includes members of the Royal Household, deviated from standard procedure, treating him differently than other VIPs with similar security needs. He believes his father, King Charles, could have intervened. Buckingham Palace, however, denies that the King controls Harry’s security arrangements.

The prince, who described himself as “exhausted and overwhelmed,” stated that the revelation of this alleged calculated effort to control him was “difficult to swallow.” He claims the security removal was the “final straw” in a strained relationship with his family, with communication now broken down between himself and both his father and brother, Prince William.

While Harry has attempted to move on from past grievances, he says he cannot forgive the events surrounding this legal battle, which he considers a matter of his family’s safety and future. He added that “People would be shocked by what’s being held back.” The appeal court judges have reserved their judgment, but Harry insists he will continue fighting for his family’s security. His commitment to his causes is unwavering, as demonstrated by his trip to Ukraine on Thursday to visit a clinic supporting war victims. The prince’s determination stems from his desire to prevent any harm to his wife and children.

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