Prince Harry Exposes Meghan’s Royal Security Snub
Another day in the royal soap opera, and this one’s a doozy. Prince Harry has revealed that Meghan Markle was about as safe as a piñata at a kids’ party when she first joined the royal family. According to his recent letter on sussex.com, Harry alleged that a shadowy committee known as RAVEC (because who doesn’t love a good acronym?) decided Meghan shouldn’t be granted security upon her royal entry. That’s right: the woman who would eventually become the Duchess of Sussex was deemed too risky to protect. Maybe they were just following the classic royal motto: “Better safe than sorry, unless you’re a royal.”
The Duke of Sussex, aged 40, detailed that this committee made its decision way back in November 2017, just as he was preparing to pop the question to the American actress. Apparently, they concluded that Meghan’s safety was of little concern—so much for royal duty, huh? But then Harry got involved, asking who exactly would take responsibility if things went south. Lo and behold, RAVEC suddenly had a change of heart. It’s almost like they needed a royal nudge to recognize that maybe, just maybe, protecting a new family member isn’t a bad idea.
This revelation comes hot on the heels of a U.K. judge dismissing Harry’s appeal to restore state-funded security, a decision that left him “devastated.” One can only imagine the royal family’s meetings: “Do we really need to protect her? I mean, she did star in a cable show.” Harry’s legal woes aside, one has to wonder: was it too much to ask for a little protection for someone entering the lion’s den?
Meghan, known for her role in *Suits* before trading it in for royal duties, began dating Harry in July 2016 and they tied the knot in May 2018. After announcing their exit from royal life in January 2020 (an exit that sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace, or at least made the tea spill), they settled down in California, where they welcomed their second child, Princess Lilibet, in June 2021. One can’t help but think that the couple’s decision to step back wasn’t just about seeking privacy but also about escaping the royal circus that seemingly forgot the “protection” part of their job description.
So, what’s next for this royal renegade duo? Will they finally get the protection they deserve, or will they have to keep playing the game of “Guess Who’s Safe?” Tune in next time for more royal drama and questionable decisions.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, BBC News
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