How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could get security paid for in the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost their right to taxpayer-funded security when they stepped down as working royals in 2020.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could still get paid security in the UK if a significant threat was identified, an expert has explained, with the Prince citing it as one reason he does not want to bring his family back to Britain.
Since the Sussexes quit as working royals in 2020 and moved to the US they have lost their right to automatic security paid for by the British taxpayer.
The Duke challenged this decision in the High Court, claiming he and Meghan were not safe due to hostility shown towards them but it was ruled this year that the Home Office's decision to remove his security still stands.
But this does not mean the family will be left without any protection at all, as former head of royal security Dai Davies told Express.co.uk.
He said: "I'm sure if a risk from various sources and intelligence becomes apparent then he'll get it. When he visited his father here there was close liaison between the Met and Harry's security."
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It is thought that Harry and Meghan pay over £1 million per year for their own private security, which they will likely be making great use of during their trip to Nigeria.
The couple are in West Africa for the next few days on a planned visit, however concerns have been raised about how safe it is to travel to Nigeria as the Global Peace Index ranked it 144th most safe out of 163.
Threats identified by Mr Davies include terrorist attacks, kidnapping and disease, with certain regions flagged as not suitable for travel by the Foreign Office.
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He said: "It's strange that he personifies the risk factors here and is willing to go to one of the world's most dangerous countries. I would want to know the rationale for this visit to what is a very dangerous place.
"I would be highlighting the risk of terrorism, of kidnapping, the levels of violence and danger in the country.
"I think there's a naivety in him and those who advise him. There's that sense of privilege - 'If I want to go somewhere, why shouldn't I?'
"I would be very careful, look at all the circumstances of this visit and ensure it's as safe as possible."