In court letters exchanged between the late monarch's secretary and the then-cabinet secretary, Queen Elizabeth deemed it "imperative" that her grandson is provided with security due to his public profile as a royal.
Contrastingly, in Prince Harry's recent court statement, he expressed sadness at being "forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020," emphasizing the UK as his home.
The inconsistency in Harry's recent statement and the previous announcement of their exit has led to scrutiny and credibility concerns. The statement from 2020 indicated a choice to "step back" and work toward financial independence, while the current narrative suggests feeling forced to leave.
These conflicting accounts have raised questions about the accuracy and consistency of Prince Harry's statements regarding the circumstances of their departure from the royal family.