Prince Harry was dramatically escorted out of Londonโs High Court on Wednesday after a supporter caused a scene. The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex had been attending a hearing about his request for UK security protection. His hearing was interrupted when a woman, believed to be in her 50s, shouted in his defense. Bodyguards quickly escorted Harry out of the courtroom to ensure his safety. The incident added tension to an already intense legal battle. Consequently, Prince Harry rushed out amidst the chaos.
The Supporterโs Disruptive Actions
The woman had arrived late to the courtroom. Her late arrival didnโt go unnoticed. She caused a stir by moving around in her seat and playing with her two cellphones. She also flipped through a notebook, drawing more attention to herself. Harryโs longtime security head, David Langdown, was watching her closely. Langdown, along with his associate, made sure the situation didnโt escalate. When the woman shouted, the security team acted quickly to move Harry out of the room.
Shouting Support for Prince Harry
As Harry walked past the woman, she yelled, โI support you, Prince Harry.โ She also added, โIf youโre members of the press, youโre the reason heโs not in England.โ Her words were loud enough for others in the courtroom to hear. Immediately after, security led the woman out of the courtroom. This allowed Harry and his bodyguards to return to the private part of the hearing. Prince Harry rushed back to continue the proceedings, but the disruption briefly interrupted the legal process. The focus quickly shifted back to the courtโs proceedings.
Legal Battle Over UK Security Protection
Harryโs legal team used the court session to argue that he and his wife, Meghan Markle, felt forced to step back from royal duties. Harryโs lawyer, Shaheed Fatima KC, explained that the Sussexes wanted to continue supporting the late Queen as privately funded members of the royal family. However, the legal team emphasized that Harry and Meghan were stripped of UK security without a formal process. According to their lawyers, there was no official meeting to discuss the removal of security. This lack of process has led to the current legal battle over his protection. This is one of the reasons why Prince Harry rushed to secure his safety concerns legally.
Allegations of Unfair Treatment
Harryโs legal team claims that he was treated unfairly compared to other VIPs. They argued that Harry was โsingled outโ and received less protection. The lawyers pointed out that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) did not follow the proper procedure when making its decision. The legal team insists that the process was โunlawful and unfair.โ They also warned about the possible damage to the UKโs reputation if something were to happen to Harry, especially considering the lack of security.
Harryโs Frustration Over Safety Concerns
During the hearing, Harry appeared visibly frustrated. At one point, he threw his pen down in disbelief. His body language showed he was not pleased with the situation. He also expressed concerns about returning to the UK with his wife and children. Harry said it was โtoo dangerousโ for them to go back. This added to the tension in the courtroom as he openly discussed his safety worries. Given these frustrations, itโs clear why Prince Harry rushed to leave the courtroom.