Prince Harry is once again challenging the decision to strip him of full police protection in the UK, but this time, he’s made it clear he won’t be turning to his father, King Charles, for help.

The Duke of Sussex, 41, has written to newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to request that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) conduct a fresh risk management board (RMB) assessment of his security status.

According to reports, such assessments are supposed to be carried out annually for senior royals and other qualifying VIPs. However, Harry has not had one since 2019, a year before he and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals and relocated to California.

Although he no longer receives 24-hour taxpayer-funded armed protection, Harry is granted a “bespoke” level of police security when he visits the UK. This typically includes safety sweeps of charity venues and support from British Transport Police during travel. His last visit to the country was in September.

Former head of counterterrorism Neil Basu, who previously sat on Ravec, recently argued that Harry should be given close protection due to the risks associated with his high-profile status.