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

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jennylamb1 · 03/05/2025 14:36

Don’t get it. He says that he can’t ever visit the UK again because his security won’t be provided. Loads of celebrities and high profile business people pay for their own security, why should tax payers pay for his security when he isn’t a working royal anymore?

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IAmATorturedPoet · 04/05/2025 11:18

Ukisgaslit · 04/05/2025 11:13

Yes to the above

I believe the Windsors want to stop Harry visiting the UK as his presence is somehow a threat to the remaining Windsors .
Harry buzzing around doing lots of visits will raise questions about the value for money we are getting from the official Windsor representatives.
I think Harry made good points in his interview . Yes he was emotional - I’m sure he remains damaged by the manner of his mothers death- and he’s concerned for his young children . I know the MET confirmed their were serious threats to his life and that of his family

That’s not what Harry believes.
He accused his family of influencing RAVEC as a way of keeping him here in the U.K. 🤷‍♀️

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:19

Leafy3 · 04/05/2025 11:14

If you look behind you, you'll see my point that flew over your head.

It did not "fly over my head". Thank you.
I do not support the privilege of the millionaire celebrity over the judgement in a court of law.
He can moan all he likes.
His security is fit for purpose.

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:19

IAmATorturedPoet · 04/05/2025 11:18

That’s not what Harry believes.
He accused his family of influencing RAVEC as a way of keeping him here in the U.K. 🤷‍♀️

What an idiot 😂

Ukisgaslit · 04/05/2025 11:20

@IAmATorturedPoet

Yes that too ! Trying to keep Harry in the UK by threatening to remove security was the Windsor’s initial attempt at controlling Harry when he said he was leaving . They must know how security is a deep concern / trauma of his .

They know now he won’t be back in the fold so they are determined to keep him out of the UK as much as possible .
More frequent visits by Harry might remind people that he has good qualities and disrupt their expensive SM anti Harry campaign

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:20

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:08

I know!!
the blind leading the blind.

True!

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:22

Ukisgaslit · 04/05/2025 11:20

@IAmATorturedPoet

Yes that too ! Trying to keep Harry in the UK by threatening to remove security was the Windsor’s initial attempt at controlling Harry when he said he was leaving . They must know how security is a deep concern / trauma of his .

They know now he won’t be back in the fold so they are determined to keep him out of the UK as much as possible .
More frequent visits by Harry might remind people that he has good qualities and disrupt their expensive SM anti Harry campaign

Edited

?????
do you really believe this?

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:22

Ukisgaslit · 04/05/2025 11:13

Yes to the above

I believe the Windsors want to stop Harry visiting the UK as his presence is somehow a threat to the remaining Windsors .
Harry buzzing around doing lots of visits will raise questions about the value for money we are getting from the official Windsor representatives.
I think Harry made good points in his interview . Yes he was emotional - I’m sure he remains damaged by the manner of his mothers death- and he’s concerned for his young children . I know the MET confirmed their were serious threats to his life and that of his family

There are serious threats to all the royal family. That's why RAVEC exists.
Harry isn't special. Do you think he's the only person who has been threatened and/or needs security? Really?

Leafy3 · 04/05/2025 11:23

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:19

It did not "fly over my head". Thank you.
I do not support the privilege of the millionaire celebrity over the judgement in a court of law.
He can moan all he likes.
His security is fit for purpose.

Look harder.
I didnt come here to argue with someone who is unable to consider different perspectives.

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:23

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:22

?????
do you really believe this?

😂it's so ludicrous, isn't it?
Yes, I frequently see the KP Instagram slagging off Harry 😂

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:24

Leafy3 · 04/05/2025 11:23

Look harder.
I didnt come here to argue with someone who is unable to consider different perspectives.

Nor me. Look harder.

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:26

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:23

😂it's so ludicrous, isn't it?
Yes, I frequently see the KP Instagram slagging off Harry 😂

🤣🤣 I know !
it’s very flat earth… fake moon landing.. and the golden oldie … the royal family are all lizards 🤣

IAmATorturedPoet · 04/05/2025 11:27

Ukisgaslit · 04/05/2025 11:20

@IAmATorturedPoet

Yes that too ! Trying to keep Harry in the UK by threatening to remove security was the Windsor’s initial attempt at controlling Harry when he said he was leaving . They must know how security is a deep concern / trauma of his .

They know now he won’t be back in the fold so they are determined to keep him out of the UK as much as possible .
More frequent visits by Harry might remind people that he has good qualities and disrupt their expensive SM anti Harry campaign

Edited

That makes no sense.

IAmATorturedPoet · 04/05/2025 11:28

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:26

🤣🤣 I know !
it’s very flat earth… fake moon landing.. and the golden oldie … the royal family are all lizards 🤣

Yes, it’s all a bit woo 😂

CathyorClaire · 04/05/2025 11:29

Harry buzzing around doing lots of visits will raise questions about the value for money we are getting from the official Windsor representatives.

I agree.

I'm very much hoping that this interview will have highlighted this issue and hopefully lead to a debate round it even if that wasn't part of the original intention.

sleepwouldbenice · 04/05/2025 11:32

HelloDolly23 · 03/05/2025 16:12

Exactly and whether we like it or not, there are many groups of people who would be a very relevant threat to him and his family. He is still the King's son!!!

Agreed

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:33

CathyorClaire · 04/05/2025 11:29

Harry buzzing around doing lots of visits will raise questions about the value for money we are getting from the official Windsor representatives.

I agree.

I'm very much hoping that this interview will have highlighted this issue and hopefully lead to a debate round it even if that wasn't part of the original intention.

Sadly this thread isn’t doing that @CathyorClaire!
posters here seem to think that Harry deserves to have funds diverted from us , to pay for him specifically!
he is apparently the most special 5 th in line to the throne ever and deserves it !

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:35

sleepwouldbenice · 04/05/2025 11:32

Agreed

Which is why he gets protection.
There are serious and credible threats to all of them. Why do people think Harry is special?
Why is he so special that he is above the law?

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 04/05/2025 11:35

Ukisgaslit
Charles paid out millions for years to keep Andrew safe after Andrew’s close association with Epstein was uncovered . Millions

Why? He was not the monarch between 2011 and 2023; why would he pay for another member of his family's security?

AzurePanda · 04/05/2025 11:36

There have been credible threats to tonnes of celebrities and their children (the Beckhams for example). But they seem to manage with security in the UK that isn’t armed.

CathyorClaire · 04/05/2025 11:37

jeffgoldblum · 04/05/2025 11:33

Sadly this thread isn’t doing that @CathyorClaire!
posters here seem to think that Harry deserves to have funds diverted from us , to pay for him specifically!
he is apparently the most special 5 th in line to the throne ever and deserves it !

Really?!

😮

I would like to have the clarity we're always denied on what the security bill for the RF is in total. I don't want to see it further extended to a ranting, increasing irrelevance 😡

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:37

AzurePanda · 04/05/2025 11:36

There have been credible threats to tonnes of celebrities and their children (the Beckhams for example). But they seem to manage with security in the UK that isn’t armed.

Good points. Why do people think that the Sussexes are unique?

JohnofWessex · 04/05/2025 11:39

He needs security because he was born into the Royal Family, on that basis I suggest that he should at least get a contribution towards the costs

Oh and I am increasingly veering towards being a republican

FenellaFeldman · 04/05/2025 11:41

JohnofWessex · 04/05/2025 11:39

He needs security because he was born into the Royal Family, on that basis I suggest that he should at least get a contribution towards the costs

Oh and I am increasingly veering towards being a republican

He gets security paid for by the UK taxpayer
Do you think that RAVEC was wrong? Perhaps the judge's ruling?

Kinkyroots · 04/05/2025 11:49

In a galaxy not so far away:

MM hey Harry baby, I bet you want to marry me and we can be the A list cool prince and princess, it’ll be fun!
H: yeah! Cool! We can show them I’m better than bloody W!

RF: welcome MM, here’s your royal stuff, they’re the rules of the club, together with the long list that club members benefit from. Ps, pretty much everyone has higher status than you, it’s just club rules
MM: Damn! This is crazy, I’m not living my life in the spotlight, being on every front page and having intrusion into my private life! And why should I curtesy ffs?! Harry! Do something!
H: Hello Gran, me and Megla-ego want to leave the club. The rules are ridiculous and it’s not fair. No, we’re going, don’t try to stop us!
HMTLQ: erm…ok, can you just give your entry passes back. Thankyou so much, we’re still cool tho, ok?

a few months later

MM: Harry, the bank account is empty, go get some more please
H: eh?! What? How? It normally just appears magically. Let me call Dad. Hey - dad - I think my magic bank account is broken - can you fix it?
KC: Sorry son, it only works when you’re a member of the club you left.
H: Megsey, he says no, I bet he wouldn’t to W and K. OMG they HATE me, it’s SO UNFAIR
MM: yes, Oprah, and then Harry’s Nan, Kate and that horrid Camilla set my room on fire and told EVERYONE to not speak to me
RF: er..no, actually
H: and then my dad said, and W took my favourite car, and dad let him because he loves him more and I had sex, took drugs and won the war in Afghanistan and everything. I DEMAND MY SPECIALNESS BE RECOGNISED. GIVE ME THE UK POLICE FORCE AND INTEL NOW. NOT THE RUBBISH ONES WHO DONT HAVE GUNS AND THAT. I WANT THE FIGHTY ONES. IM GOING TO COST THE ECONOMICALLY STRUGGLING UK ££££££££££££ IN ENDLESS COURT CASES.

RF and UK: Harry, please fuck off now. Go to your room and don’t come out until…just don’t come out,

DietQueen2023 · 04/05/2025 11:51

PinkArt · 03/05/2025 15:38

Harry is a unique case because he was born into the level of risk that the has. He didn't strive to become a pop star or actor, didn't get voted into power, did nothing himself to have been a kidnap threat since the day he was born.
It doesn't matter if he's a non working royal or the most working royal ever, he is still the King's son. He could try to rebrand as just Harry Sussex/ Mountbatten-Windsor and get a job in Lidl, but he is still the King's son with all of the risks that brings, through no choice of his own.
I haven't seen the whole of the interview but thought he made that point very clearly - his royal job might have changed but the threat level brought by who his family is hasn't.

Great post 👏

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