Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pausing their plans to find a home in the UK until their security issues are fully addressed.
The Duke of Sussex has been granted permission to challenge a High Court ruling made in June, which initially rejected his appeal against a decision to reduce his personal security detail while in the UK with his family. A source close to the situation stated, "Harry is keen to spend more time in the UK but feels it's essential to first sort out these security arrangements."
The couple had initially hoped to start looking for a part-time residence near Windsor within this year, with their plans hinging on the progress of the appeal, expected to be resolved by the end of July.
However, the court proceedings have experienced delays, extending the couple's timeline for establishing a base in the UK.
Harry initially took legal action in 2020 following adjustments to his taxpayer-funded security after he stepped back from being a working royal. Earlier this year, the High Court upheld the decision as lawful and denied Harry's first attempt in April to challenge this ruling.
In June, the Court of Appeal agreed to hear Harry’s case after his lawyers made a direct appeal for review concerning his police protection. Harry pushed to expedite the appeal, aiming for a resolution by July’s end. However, a Court of Appeal judge recently refused this request, insisting on maintaining the standard queue system for handling cases.
