The Duke of Sussex asserted that he was denied security by the royal family, casting doubt on the authenticity of the safety concerns that purportedly led to his departure.
Letters exchanged between Queen Elizabeth II's senior aide, Sir Edward Young, and then Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill, revealed a prioritization of the safety of Prince Harry and his family. Particularly, Young emphasized that providing "effective security" to the Sussexes was "of paramount importance to Her Majesty and her family."
This contradicts Prince Harry's claims in his memoir, where he alleged that he had to plead with his family, including his grandmother, to ensure his security.
Expressing a sense of "total abandonment" from his family, the Duke of Sussex implored them, saying, "Look. Please. Meg and I don’t care about perks, we care about working, serving – and staying alive."
Despite the revealing letters reflecting Queen Elizabeth's sentiments, King Charles' son continued to assert his grievance in court.
"It was with great sadness to both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020. The UK is my home, central to the heritage of my children, and a place I want them to feel at home as much as in the United States."
He added, "That cannot happen if there is no possibility to keep them safe when they are on UK soil. I can’t put my wife in danger like that, and given my experiences in life, I’m reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm’s way too."
