Prince Andrew
Will he soon be without police protection?
Prince Andrew could lose his bodyguards.
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According to a media report, Prince Andrew could lose his bodyguards as early as next month.
Prince Andrew (61) could lose his police protection very soon – maybe even as early as February. This is reported by the British “Daily Mail” citing unspecified insiders. As a royal, the son of Queen Elizabeth II (95) has so far enjoyed round-the-clock protection. After surrendering his military titles, Andrew may also have to say goodbye to his bodyguards. The police authority and the Ministry of the Interior are currently examining a corresponding step.
“With the consent and assent of the Queen, the Duke of York’s military affiliations and royal patronage have been restored to the Queen.” Buckingham Palace announced on January 13. Andrew, who had already resigned from his public offices at the end of 2019, will also continue to take on no official tasks. To do this, he had to defend himself as a “private citizen” in the Virginia Giuffre (38) case.
Giuffre sued Prince Andrew in the United States in the summer of 2021. The 38-year-old accuses him of sexually abusing her when she was a minor. Andrew denies the allegations, but a US court recently denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The 61-year-old is threatened with a civil lawsuit in the United States. If an out-of-court settlement is not reached, this is expected in the autumn.
Prince Harry fights for police protection
Prince Harry (37) and Duchess Meghan (40) are also currently trying to protect themselves in Great Britain. According to media reports, Harry threatenedto take legal action against the government should he and his family not get police protection when they return to visit the UK. He made it clear that he wanted to pay for it out of his own pocket. The couple stepped down from royal duties around two years ago and now live in the United States with their children Archie, 2, and Lilibet, 7 months.