The Duke of Sussex’s request to prioritize his appeal against his UK security ruling had initially been granted, but the final decision indicates that there will be no special treatment for Prince Harry, as the judge rejected his request to expedite the appeals process.
Even though he is the son of the current monarch, King Charles III, Harry enjoys no special benefits when it comes to the law, as his attempts to “jump the queue” to advance his other court cases have failed, closing his chances of having a trial with the UK before July.
The judge in charge concluded, “It is not rightly suggested that the claimant is entitled to jump the queue because of his status” because the duke did not bring court proceedings until 18 months after the decision was made, rejecting his entitlement to the automatic guarantee in February 2020.
This delays any plans Harry has with his family in the UK, as there is no possibility for him to travel to London with his children and wife without any protection, as it would be a dangerous action because it puts the welfare of them at risk by being exposed.
