The Royal Family remains in the center of intense public and legal scrutiny after a landmark decision by the London High Court. In a ruling that drew wide attention, the court considered the status and duties of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their relationship with official royal responsibilities. The judgment came in the wake of their choice to step back from royal duties and to relinquish their formal roles within the monarchy. [Source: Reuters]
The judge, Martin Chamberlain, addressed the request for judicial review from Prince Harry and his camp, ultimately denying the application. The decision underscores the court’s stance on the limits of royal prerogatives when formal duties are declined and constitutional ties are altered. [Source: Reuters]
Public interest in this chapter of the monarchy was amplified by a high-profile interview in March 2021. Prince Harry and Meghan spoke with Oprah Winfrey in the United States, detailing accusations of indifference, repression, and racial undertones within the royal establishment. That conversation intensified tensions between the duchess and duke and King Charles III, as well as other senior royals, and has shaped the discourse around the family ever since. Meghan and Harry have since pursued life in the United States, where they raised their two children while continuing to comment publicly on their experiences. [Source: Reuters]
Earlier reporting has also highlighted the evolution of security arrangements and personal protection details connected to Prince Harry. A former bodyguard discussed perceived changes in the level of protection and the implications for security planning in a post-royal context. The conversation underscores ongoing debates about safety, privacy, and the responsibilities of public figures in a global media environment. [Source: Reuters]