Prince Harry was escorted out of a High Court hearing today by his bodyguards after a supporter disrupted proceedings.
The hearing concerned the Duke of Sussex’s security arrangements in the UK.
Security staff shielded Harry as he left the Royal Courts of Justice when a woman suddenly shouted support for him.
The incident occurred as the court was breaking before a private session involving security details could begin.
Prince Harry was escorted out of a High Court hearing today by his bodyguards after a supporter disrupted proceedings.
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Harry’s long-term security David Langdown, 57, and another aide carefully managed the situation.
The supporter had attracted attention after arriving late to the public gallery.
Court observers noted she repeatedly shifted in her seat throughout the proceedings.
She was seen fidgeting with two phones and a notebook, behaviour that caught the attention of Harry’s security team.
The woman’s actions prompted concern from Langdown and his colleague, who appeared anxious about a potential security threat.
The hearing concerned the Duke of Sussex’s security arrangements in the UK.
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When the hearing broke, Langdown and the other bodyguard positioned themselves between Harry and the woman as they left the room.
As the Duke passed within touching distance, she suddenly shouted what appeared to be “I support you Prince Harry”.
After Harry was hurried out, the woman turned to the press gallery and declared: “If you’re members of the press, you’re the reason he’s not in England.”
She was kept aside by court security before being led out of the building.
Only after she had been removed did the Duke return for the secret session.
As the Duke passed within touching distance, she suddenly shouted what appeared to be “I support you Prince Harry”.
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Earlier in the hearing, Prince Harry displayed visible frustration during proceedings.
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Earlier in the hearing, Prince Harry displayed visible frustration during proceedings.
At one stage, as the Home Secretary’s case was presented, he appeared to throw his pen down in exasperation.
The Duke was also seen pulling a face expressing disbelief at what was being said.
The High Court heard that Prince Harry’s taxpayer-funded security was cut following his decision to quit royal duties.
This reduction in security came after what was described as his “highly unusual” choice to step back and “spend most of the time abroad”.
