Prince Andrew, who faced consequences for his involvement in a sex
scandal, reportedly has a concealed interest in Prince Harry's ongoing court
battle for police protection in the UK. Prince Harry is currently fighting for
automatic police protection for himself and his family, a legal action launched
against the Home Office.
The court proceedings, kept private, follow Prince Harry's recent legal
victory against The Mirror Group in a phone hacking case. The Duke of Sussex's
court battle has potential implications for other non-working royals,
including Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
According to the Mail, Prince Andrew is keenly interested in the case, given its relevance to his two daughters. After being stripped of his royal patronages and military titles, Prince Andrew, though lacking police protection, had private security officers. His daughters also lost their full-time security officers.
If Prince Harry secures a victory against the Home Office, it could set a precedent for non-working royals to reinstate their security. A source informed the Mail that Prince Andrew would advocate for the reinstatement of bodyguards for himself and potentially his daughters if Prince Harry succeeds in court.
