Prince Harry lost his case in the Court of Appeal seeking the return of his police protection. In the past, he claimed the lack of protection is the reason why his wife and children aren’t visiting Britain, dubbing such trips unsafe.
After the ruling, he took part in an interview with the BBC during which he complained that his father “won’t speak to me” and that he was the victim of an “Establishment stitch-up,” the Daily Mail reported.
Further, Harry accused the Royal Household of interfering in his battle to have his UK police security reinstated and expressed shock upon discovering that two senior members of the Royal Household are on that committee.
He asked the Home Secretary to investigate the influence the Royal family and Ravec had on the outcome of his case.
Government spokesman told The Mail on Sunday: “All members work together to advise the independent chair on the protective security of the Royal Family and key public figures.
“As part of long-standing arrangements these decisions have been taken by Ravec, not the Home Secretary.”
Harry’s accusations sparked outrage among the public, who called on King Charles to strip his younger son and his wife of their royal titles.
Palace insiders say Harry’s remarks about his father’s health, including the claim that “he doesn’t know how much longer he has left,” were a step too far and that it may deepen the rift.
Officials “railed against” the BBC for not challenging the Duke’s “outrageous claims,” royal insiders said, which led to the British broadcasting service to admit to a “lapse” in editorial standards over its coverage of the interview.
“Claims were repeated that the process had been ‘an Establishment stitch-up’ and we failed to properly challenge this and other allegations,” they said in a statement.
“This case is ultimately the responsibility of the Home Office and we should have reflected their statement.”
A poll by Mail on Sunday revealed the public siding more with King Charles than with his younger son.