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Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on April 8, 2025 for the second day of his appeal hearing over the downgrading of his personal security during visits in Britain. Prince Harry lost his court bid to restore his UK police protection on May 2, 2025 after the UK government downgraded his security when he stepped back from royal life and moved abroad.
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on April 8, 2025 for the second day of his appeal hearing over the downgrading of his personal security during visits in Britain. Prince Harry lost his court bid to restore his UK police protection on May 2, 2025 after the UK government downgraded his security when he stepped back from royal life and moved abroad.
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