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NDTV
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Meghan Markle Shares Family Photo After Prince Harry Loses UK Security Bid
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Meghan Markle shared a black-and-white photo of Prince Harry and their children. The photo was posted one day after Harry's security request was denied. Prince Harry's legal battle for UK security funding was ruled against him. Meghan Markle posted a black-and-white photograph of Prince Harry and their children at their Montecito residence, a day after her husband's request to restore his security in the United Kingdom was turned down. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, posted the photo on Saturday, May 3, in what appeared to be a show of support. The photo had Prince Harry walking hand in hand with Prince Archie, his back to the camera; Lilibet, their daughter, sat on his shoulders in what looked like the garden of their Montecito home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan) The post came after Prince Harry, 40, revealed he lost his protracted legal battle to keep taxpayer-funded security arrangements in the UK, the New York Post reported. The Duke of Sussex claimed that his security was wrongfully terminated after leaving royal duties and relocating to the US in 2020. The legal panel that made the ruling stated that Harry should not be granted publicly funded security because he no longer has royal responsibilities. In an interview with the BBC, Prince Harry expressed his continued hope for a reconciliation with his family despite several "disagreements, differences". He said he was "devastated" by the ruling of the court. Following the Friday ruling, Harry said, "The United Kingdom is my birthplace and will always be part of who I am." Prince Harry contested the government's decision to reduce his protection but lost his initial lawsuit against the Royal and VIP Executive Committee [RAVEC] in February 2024, PEOPLE reported. He also revealed to the BBC that his father, King Charles III, no longer communicates with him due to the legal issue. Despite missing the UK, the Duke of Sussex said he probably won't bring his wife and children to the country again. "I don't see a scenario where I would return to the UK with my wife and kids, right now," Prince Harry said.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle's Rare Photo Shows Where the Family Stands After Prince Harry's Legal Loss
One day after Prince Harry's legal loss, it seems as though Meghan Markle made a poignant, and subtle, response involving their family of four. In case you missed it, on May 3, Meghan shared a black and white snapshot of Harry holding hands with their son, Prince Archie, and their daughter, Princess Lilibet, on his shoulders. And while they're walking in the pic, they're surrounded by a bunch of nature, making it such a sweet, scenic pic! More from SheKnows Is Meghan Markle Going to the Met Gala This Year? This picture comes soon after Harry lost his years-long court battle for security protection for himself and his family in the UK. This legal battle was all about him trying to reinstate his state-funded United Kingdom security, which he claimed was unjustly revoked after he relocated to the US in 2020. Per People, Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos denied Harry's appeal, which he filed in Feb 2024 when RAVEC [the government's Royal and VIP Executive Committee] downgraded his security. Vos said, 'The Duke was, in effect, stepping in and out of the cohort of protection provided by RAVEC [the government's Royal and VIP Executive Committee]. Outside the U.K., he was outside the cohort, but when in the U.K., his security would be considered as appropriate depending on the circumstances. It was impossible, I said in my judgment, to say that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate. Indeed, it seemed sensible.' And now, Meghan is showing solidarity with her husband. For those who don't know, Harry and Meghan started dating in 2016, and by April 2018, they were married in a beautiful royal ceremony. Since then, they've welcomed two children together, named Prince Archie, born in May 2019, and Princess Lilibet Diana, born in June 2021. In a previous interview with People, Meghan talked about her daughter, and how she hopes she's inspired by the legacy she leaves behind. 'Being able to have my own little girl, as I've spent so much of my life championing the rights of girls and women, and to be able to see this as a multigenerational story — Archie is of course included in that, my husband is of course included in that — but I love the heritage feeling of it and knowing this is something that I can create in front of my daughter and teach her what it's like to be a working mom,' she said. 'This is something that hopefully can be part of her legacy too.'Best of SheKnows How 20+ Celebrity Parents Are Raising Their Kids to Be Good Humans Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead & More Grown-Up Celebrity Kids Wearing Their Famous Mom's Outfits 35 Famous Daughters Who Look Just Like Their Celebrity Moms
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Fox News
Meghan Markle stands by Prince Harry after security appeal loss, shows subtle support with tender family photo
One day after Prince Harry lost his appeal to reinstate his U.K. security, Meghan Markle took to social media to subtly show support for her husband of seven years. On Saturday, the Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, enjoying an outdoor outing at the family's home in Montecito, Calif. The Instagram photo, which wasn't accompanied by a caption, shows a barefoot Prince Harry walking hand-in-hand with his son, while carrying his daughter on his shoulders. On Friday, the Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that a committee had not treated the Duke of Sussex unfairly when it decided to review Prince Harry's protection on a case-by-case basis each time he visits his home country. The ruling upheld a High Court judge's decision last year that found that a "bespoke" plan for Harry's security was not unlawful, irrational or unjustified. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British media and lack of support from the palace. They have since aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries, as well as Harry's 2023 memoir, "Spare." The couple lost their government-funded security when they made their royal exit. Last month, the British prince made a rare appearance for a two-day hearing on April 8 and April 9. At the time, his lawyer argued that his life was in danger and that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee had singled him out for inferior treatment. "There is a person sitting behind me who is being told he is getting a special bespoke process when he knows and has experienced a process that is manifestly inferior in every respect," said attorney Shaheed Fatima. "His presence here and throughout this appeal is a potent illustration … of how much this appeal means to him and his family." Harry's lawyer also noted that he felt his family was not "being protected by the institution." As Harry and Meghan raise their children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, in California, his lawyers have stressed that he "does not feel safe" bringing his family to his home country without official police protection. People magazine reported that Harry has long maintained that his father, King Charles III, as ceremonial head of state, could help restore the security he is fighting for. After losing the appeal, Prince Harry said he would "love a reconciliation" with the royal family during an emotional interview with the BBC. "I would love a reconciliation with my family," the 40-year-old told the outlet on Friday. "There's no point in continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has." Harry also admitted that his father, King Charles, 76, "won't speak to me because of this security stuff." "I never asked him to intervene — I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs," Harry explained. "There is a lot of ability and control in my father's hands. Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him. Not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside and allowing the experts to do their job." Harry noted that he felt let down, describing his court defeat as a "good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up." He blamed the royal household for influencing the decision to reduce his security. "I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point. The things they're going to miss is, well, everything. I love my country. I've always had, despite what some people in that country have done. I miss the U.K. I miss parts of the U.K. Of course, I do. And I think it's really quite sad that I won't be able to show my children my homeland." Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this post.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry Suffers a Major Life Setback
Prince Harry suffered a major setback in one of his legal proceedings on May 2 after a judge dismissed his appeal to regain state-funded security from the United Kingdom. The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been fighting to regain the security detail for him and his family after he and Meghan Markle, 43, stepped back from their royal duties and moved to the United States back in 2020. According to the verdict reported byPEOPLE, a judge called the decision not to restore the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex's security detail "understandable and perhaps predictable" and explained that "The Duke was, in effect, stepping in and out of the cohort of protection provided by RAVEC [the government's Royal and VIP Executive Committee]. Outside the U.K., he was outside the cohort, but when in the U.K., his security would be considered as appropriate depending on the circumstances." "Even if there had been a risk analysis from the Risk Management Board, it would very likely have only confirmed the threat, vulnerability and impact levels which the Duke of Sussex had faced when earlier risk analyses were undertaken," the judge continued. "But it would have had nothing to say on the critical features of the changed situation, namely the need for protective security on future uncertain visits and the government's appetite for risk." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Prince Harry initially lost his first case against the RAVEC back in February 2024, so the latest loss is a setback for him and his family. The Duke of Sussex has been fighting in court since early April and his lawyers said that he and the Dutchess "felt forced to step back from the role of full time official working members of the royal family as they considered they were not being protected by the institution." Prince Harry previously told PEOPLE this case was the one that "has always mattered the most," referencing his other legal battles against the British tabloids.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Palace Breaks Silence After Prince Harry's Court Loss and Explosive Interview
Buckingham Palace released a strong statement following Prince Harry's bombshell new interview. On May 2, the palace responded after the Duke of Sussex, 40, spoke with BBC News hours after a judge dismissed his legal appeal to restore the state-funded security he says was unjustly stripped when he and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles in the U.K. in 2020. "All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion," a palace spokesperson said. Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos dismissed the appeal on May 2, saying that two other judges agreed with his opinion. "The Duke was, in effect, stepping in and out of the cohort of protection provided by RAVEC [the government's Royal and VIP Executive Committee]. Outside the U.K., he was outside the cohort, but when in the U.K., his security would be considered as appropriate depending on the circumstances. It was impossible, I said in my judgment, to say that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate. Indeed, it seemed sensible," Vos said. Related: Prince Harry Wants 'Reconciliation' but Says King Charles 'Won't Speak to Me': 'I Don't Know How Much Longer My Father Has' "Even if there had been a risk analysis from the Risk Management Board, it would very likely have only confirmed the threat, vulnerability and impact levels which the Duke of Sussex had faced when earlier risk analyses were undertaken," he continued. "But it would have had nothing to say on the critical features of the changed situation, namely the need for protective security on future uncertain visits and the government's appetite for risk." The judge described RAVEC's decision on Prince Harry's security as "understandable and perhaps predictable." Harry recently traveled to London from his California home to attend the two-day hearing at the Royal Court of Justice on April 8 and 9, the latest step in a years-long fight to renew the automatic, state-funded security protection during visits to his home country that he lost after stepping back five years ago. Related: Prince Harry Says He Can't See Bringing Archie and Lilibet Back to the U.K.: 'They're Going to Miss Everything' In February 2024, King Charles' younger son lost his initial case against RAVEC's decision to downgrade his security, with the appeal vetoed on May 2. The Duke of Sussex has long argued that as ceremonial head of state, the King could help reinstate the security he is fighting for — an idea the palace denies and emphasized on Friday. Prince Harry spoke his truth the sensational new interview, where he alleged that his father the King "won't speak to me because of this security stuff," said "some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book" (referencing his 2023 tell-all memoir, Spare) and claimed that he can't picture a future where he would feel safe bringing his wife and their kids, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, to the U.K. without this protection. "I can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point," Prince Harry told the network. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The Duke of Sussex also voiced uncertainty around the state of his father's health and prognosis as he continues treatment for cancer. The palace announced in February 2024 that the King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and palace sources said around Christmas that it would continue into this year. "Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has," Prince Harry said. "He won't speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile."Read the original article on People
