Security issues loom large over Prince Harry and Meghan's return to UK

Prince Harry and his family, including wife Meghan and two children, are set to move back to England from California in the coming days, raising concerns about their security arrangements. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the issue of their safety is a private matter, emphasizing that it is between Prince Harry, Meghan, and the authorities.

The tension surrounding their security has been a point of contention between Prince Harry, Buckingham Palace, and UK authorities for years. The Sussexes, who have lived in the United States since 2020, previously had access to taxpayer-funded security but were stripped of it when they ceased to be working royals in 2020. An independent committee assesses their eligibility for protection during rare visits to the UK.

The Duke of Sussex previously attempted a legal challenge against the revocation of their protection and rejected a request for royal protection during a recent visit. It remains uncertain whether the security threshold required for their return to Britain has been met, as well as the specifics of their new residence. Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to return to England has been met with mixed reactions, with strained relations between the family and the British press, who they accuse of racism and privacy breaches.