Prince Harry dealt fresh blow upon return to UK amid al Qaida threat
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Prince Harry has accused the chair of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) of failing to inform his security team or US authorities about a 2023 al Qaida threat against him.
- Since 2007, Prince Harry has faced at least six threats or plots from groups like the Taliban and al Qaida, including assassination and kidnapping plans.
- Ahead of their UK return, Harry requested Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to personally review security arrangements for his family, as their police protection was withdrawn after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
- Harry expressed surprise and frustration over losing security upon leaving the UK, contrasting his situation with that of other royals like Prince Andrew, who retained protection despite scandals.
- The Sussexes arrived in the UK via a private jet to Birmingham, signaling a focus on family security and possibly indicating privately funded measures for their protection going forward.
