• Prince Harry lost his legal appeal challenging the UK's decision on his security arrangements.
• The Court ruled Harry was not treated unfairly; security assessed case-by-case for UK visits.
• The ruling could leave Harry responsible for significant legal fees.
• Harry cited serious security threats post-removal of government protection.
• No immediate plans for further appeal to the UK Supreme Court were revealed.

Prince Harry has lost his legal challenge against the UK government regarding his security arrangements following his departure from royal duties and relocation to the United States with Meghan Markle. The appeal was centered on a February 2020 decision by the Home Office, which determined that he would not automatically receive personal police protection while in Britain. This decision was upheld by the High Court and later by the Court of Appeal, highlighting that the arrangement was lawful, according to Reuters, HuffPost, and SCMP.

The Court of Appeal unanimously concluded that the committee responsible for reviewing Harry's security treated him fairly, deciding that a case-by-case assessment was appropriate. During the hearings, Harry’s lawyers argued he had been "singled out" for unequal treatment compared to other royals. However, the judges rejected this claim, stating it lacked legal merit. The outcome means Harry might face substantial legal fees in addition to his own, according to BBC and India Times.

Harry expressed disappointment at the ruling, stating it jeopardizes his family’s safety during visits to the UK. His lawyer, Shaheed Fatima, emphasized during the hearing that Harry faced real threats, including a call for assassination from Al-Qaeda and troubling encounters with paparazzi. Despite these security concerns, the court maintained that the existing arrangements were justified and lawful, as noted by India Times and Dawn.

The ruling may discourage Harry from pursuing further action in the UK Supreme Court, although he has not ruled out this possibility. Historically, Harry has maintained a mixed record when challenging media and legal decisions related to his public life, as highlighted by his ongoing lawsuits against tabloids for privacy violations following his victory against the Daily Mirror’s phone hacking practices earlier this year, according to HuffPost and SCMP.