Prince Harry at risk from right-wing terrorists as security detail face UK obstacle | Royal | News
A highly sensitive security report warns that Prince Harry is under threat from right-wing extremists and jihadists as he prepares for his upcoming trip to the UK. The report was seen ITV NewsIt alleges that Harry was the subject of six terrorist plots, five of which originated in the United Kingdom.
It is understood the Duke has not yet decided whether he will bring his children to visit the UK due to safety concerns. Harry is understood to have been angered after being informed he would not have police protection during his trip to the UK. The damning report revealed “at least six plots against the Duke by jihadist and right-wing threat actors targeting other high-profile Britons”.
The US-based security firm employed by Harry and Meghan has highlighted that the “highest priority threat” to the Sussex family comes from so-called lone wolf terrorists.
The report states that the threats facing the couple, who are the King’s son and have children fifth and seventh in line to the throne, are real and serious.
It is stated that Harry “is still the King’s son and remains a symbol of the crown.”
He adds: “Extremists with grievances against Great Britain (including jihadists or others opposed to the Commonwealth) pose a significant threat and do not take into account its particular role.
“The Duke has been the target of specific jihadist threats since serving in Afghanistan in 2007/2008.”
The Duke cited his family’s safety concerns as the reason he could not bring his family to the UK, but his concerns appear to have eased with reports claiming the Sussexes have been reassured.
However, sources emphasized that all security-related issues were for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to decide and that the King played no role in the process and did not take any special initiative.
Harry uses a private security guard and would do so if state protection was not provided on his trip to the UK.
In the US and abroad, Harry’s bodyguard can carry a gun, but not in the UK.
“The UK authorities are much better placed to provide him with more comprehensive protection,” the report concludes.
It adds that Harry’s personal protection officers were “prevented from adequately responding to an armed attack from a terrorist, criminal or mentally unstable actor.”
“Only UK police authorized by RAVEC may carry lethal weapons while protecting the Duke.”
It concludes: “The only way to reduce the remaining risks to the Duke is to provide him with state-backed security.”
The Home Office told ITV News the protective security system was “rigorous and proportionate” but did not provide details about individual arrangements.
