According to royal commentator Jennie Bond, restoring Harry’s security could remove one of the biggest barriers preventing him from spending time with his family in Britain. Speaking to The i Paper, the former BBC royal correspondent argued that Harry’s request was not unreasonable, particularly given his position as the king’s son.
She pointed out that former prime ministers continue to receive police protection, even those who served for very short periods. In her view, denying the king’s son similar security arrangements raises serious questions. Bond stressed that Harry is not asking for special treatment abroad, but for Metropolitan Police protection for himself and his family during occasional visits to the UK. She noted that Harry cannot change the fact that he is King Charles’s son, regardless of his royal role.