Taxpayers have forked out nearly £300,000 for Prince Harry’s legal battle with the government over his police protection in the UK, it has been reported. A February 2020 ruling said the Duke of Sussex and his family would not be afforded the same level of protection while in the UK. The government has so far spent £296,882 on the case, according to Freedom of Information figures obtained by The Sun. It was unclear whether the case would be resolved before the coronation of Harry’s father, King Charles, on 6 May. A government spokesperson said: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.
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