Duke of Sussex is making a PR error as he visits Britain for High Court trial against News Group Newspapers, says ex-royal correspondent
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK for his ongoing legal case against News Group Newspapers (Image: Carl Court/Getty)
Prince Harry has been criticised by a royal expert for his “unreasonable” expectation for his upcoming stay in the UK next month.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, is set to return to his home country for his High Court trial against News Group Newspapers on matters regarding privacy intrusion.
During his trip, the Prince – who quit life as a senior royal in 2020 – will be given “limited police protection” even though he previously lost a legal battle for taxpayer-funded security when in the UK.
It was also reported that Harry turned down the opportunity to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told the Mirror: “I think he will be mildly annoyed that he is not being given full police protection, but this is a step in the right direction as far as he is concerned.
“I think it is a PR mistake to turn down accommodation at Buckingham Palace, where security is guaranteed and already paid for.
“It seems unreasonable to expect police protection around a hotel just because he chooses to turn down a perfectly good offer of secure accommodation.”
