Prince Harry's eyewatering security cost revealed as he loses High Court case
Prince Harry fought and lost a High Court challenge against the government over his security when he is in the UK this week and now the eyewatering cost of his protection has been revealed.
The actual cost of security for the Duke of Sussex has been revealed - and it soars for every day he would have been in the country. A security expert exclusively tells The Mirror exactly what each element of his security would have cost from close protection personnel to bulletproof vehicles.
The experienced security experts explained that a VIP like Harry needs four Close Protection Personnel and two to three bulletproof SUVs or cars to protect him. The security detail would plan his routes and analyse threats before any appearances in public. They would also determine alternative routes and then provide security at events at a cost of up to £10,000 a day.
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Prince Harry's potential security costs have been revealed"Depending on the event location there would also need to be a day of venue/event analysis and security detailing of the location," an expert from Titan Security Group tells us. "All personnel involved would be ex-military working closely with Scotland Yard and other security agencies. Typical costs would be £120 per hour for CP personnel and £1200 per day for SUV hire (plus VAT). So, we are looking at a total cost of four CPs for a 12 hour shift - £6912/day and two SUVs at £2880, with the total being £9792 per day."
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Harry is set to launch an appeal after his bid to be granted UK security was rejected. The Duke of Sussex had argued his US-based security detail did not have sufficient jurisdiction in Britain to adequately protect him and his family. They further argued his hiring of British police officers during the duration of his trips would come at no cost to the taxpayer.
However, much to his dismay, High Court judge Sir Peter Lane issued the ruling on Wednesday morning to conclude there was no unlawfulness in reaching the initial decision on February 28, 2020 to remove his security. The judge found that any departure from policy was justified and said the decision was in no way irrational or marred by procedural unfairness.
During his failed case, Harry's lawyers told the court that he believed that his kids couldn't "feel at home" in the UK if these new rules were put into place. His lawyers argued that if no risk analysis was carried out, his protection would be "unlawful and unfair." Prior to the decision, Harry’s barrister Shaheed Fatima KC on Tuesday told the High Court: "The claimant’s consistent position has been, and remains, that he should be given state security in light of the threats/risks he faces."
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