Prince Harry's Security Under Review Amid Repeated Encounters

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, encountered security issues during court proceedings against Associated Newspapers Limited. A woman identified on a register of fixated individuals was observed near him in the public gallery. Court staff confirmed they were unable to intervene due to the public nature of the building.

Recurring Encounters Raise Alarm

The woman has been observed near Prince Harry on multiple occasions. She previously traveled to Nigeria and breached security at a London hotel during the WellChild Awards in September. Two days later, she was sighted near the Centre for Blast Injury Studies. The woman is believed to be managing mental health challenges.

Court staff confirmed they were unable to intervene due to the public nature of the building.

Privacy Battle and Expert Perspectives

Concurrently, Prince Harry is pursuing a privacy case against Fleet Street, alleging decades of tabloid intrusion. Neil Basu, former head of the UK Counter Terrorism unit, commented on the stress caused by such situations.

Repeated encounters with a stalker are stressful, noting the unpredictable nature of such fixations.

Home Office Initiates Security Review

The Home Office has initiated a review of Prince Harry’s security arrangements. This review follows his public encounters and ongoing legal actions. Despite previously losing a bid for automatic state-funded protection, Prince Harry remains a high-threat individual, with his global recognition and recent media attention potentially increasing associated risks.