Why can’t Harry just pay for his own private security?

I forget the figures, but his cover would involve a full complement of four teams who cover the week in shifts, including weekends and holidays. So at least 8 people full-time. Furthermore, they would need accommodation for themselves (and for long term stays / permanent relocation their families). This would be far more expensive than anything provided to any royal at present. The officers would also need special diplomatic visas to work overseas, which would be tricky for protecting a private citizen living permanently in another country. Lastly, while Harry thinks his father has the power to override Ravec, he doesn’t and wouldn’t. It would upset our constitution.

Jeez how much would that lot cost the British tax payer!

It was a joke, obviously. He wouldn’t get past vetting.

You think that is the problem with that plan? 😂

Andrew isn't protected Google it

You can't do close protection for your own wife and children 🙄

Well, if you PERSONALLY would be furious, that settles it! 😅

Maybe Harry could go on a Police Degree Apprenticeship and then work towards becoming a firearms officer, and then on to do close protection?

He seems stuck as to something to do and this could be a win:win!

I don’t think wealthy people can just buy government security services.

I was being facetious.

Andrew doesn’t get tax payer funded security beyond that due to being on a royal estate.

So you want KC to pay the police budget out of his personal funds? You can’t rent a cop ffs!

He is not at greater risk than russian oligarchs in London. They have excellent security and all going about their business. Mostly avoiding plutonium poisoning.
Edited to say that was in reply to the previous post by pinkart.

What work is Andrew doing to justify his taxpayer funded security ?

Charles paid out millions for years to keep Andrew safe after Andrew’s close association with Epstein was uncovered . Millions
Then Andrew was said to have made some lucrative deals in the Middle East ( all from royal lodge we assume ) and suddenly had money to fund some security . Andrew also enjoys the tax payer funded security we all pay for at Windsor .

They do have suitable protection.

Harry’s case was based on him wanting to pay for it

Because he wants to be treated as special without pitting in the work in to actually be special

It's no secret that you can hire private security firms.

Of course you can. But they can't (legally) carry guns in the UK and they won't have access to intelligence. Only the police can do those things, and as has been said repeatedly, they are not for sale or hire.

Did he say why he doesn’t want TJ give them the time in advance?

He does have his own private security at present and will continue to do so. He can even bring them to the U.K. as other famous people do. They just can’t carry firearms.

Also the Met continue to monitor security threats against him and will provide security upon his return to the U.K. if he provides 28 days notice and they deem it necessary. So he maintains a more privileged security position than the many other famous people who live here or visit. For exemple I imagine JK Rowling faces significant threats and provides her one private security without any expectation of state support.

Although he briefly posited the idea of paying for Met security himself, it isn’t a service that is for sale and he wouldn’t be affordable for it. What the case ended up being about was whether Ravec made the correct decision regarding the withdrawal of his fully taxpayer funded global protection.

I forget the figures, but his cover would involve a full complement of four teams who cover the week in shifts, including weekends and holidays. So at least 8 people full-time. Furthermore, they would need accommodation for themselves (and for long term stays / permanent relocation their families). This would be far more expensive than anything provided to any royal at present. The officers would also need special diplomatic visas to work overseas, which would be tricky for protecting a private citizen living permanently in another country. Lastly, while Harry thinks his father has the power to override Ravec, he doesn’t and wouldn’t. It would upset our constitution.

Really? Exactly what is different?

It's no secret that you can hire private security firms. Many of my customers in central London have private security, you get what you pay for, I would feel safer with these chaps over the Met any day.
They have impeccable manners, look like fashion models but dangerous. Harry could hire chaps like this if he can afford it or ask his dad. Security and concierge business is big money in London. However Harry thinks you and me should pay for it sod that.

So according to the Guardian, instead of the automatic full security reserved for senior working Royals, Harry and his family would experience as explained below:

The Sussexes would receive a “bespoke” security service, whereby they would be required to give 30 days’ notice of any plans to travel to the UK, with each visit being assessed for threat levels and whether protection is needed

Why is there such a strong sense of victimhood here? Can’t see what the issue is.

That too, and true. And now, even if William dropped dead Harry still wouldn't get what he wants and become heir to the throne, because William's children take precedence over him.

I think the UK would become a republic before Harry ascended to the throne.

Andrew pays for his own security
Harry and his family pay for their own security in California using some of the tens of millions they made by selling his family’s privacy and increasing the risk to others including the young children George, Charlotte and Louis

I was meant to fly out on 9/11 to Boston.

just wasn’t meant to be