However, since stepping back from royal duties, the couple’s security status has been downgraded, meaning they no longer receive taxpayer-funded protection when they visit the UK – a decision the Duke of Sussex is currently challenging in court.

The task of protecting the Royal Family requires guards to possess high levels of mental agility, athleticism, and threat-detection skills.

The Duke of Sussex confessed that losing his security detail was an outcome he “never” anticipated.

Harry and Meghan have opened up about the impact the decision to remove their security team has had, with the Duchess candidly sharing her fear for her family’s safety in the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan.

Harry initiated legal proceedings in 2020 due to the reduction in his security provision.

Despite the High Court deeming the move lawful and dismissing his case, the Court of Appeal in June agreed to consider Harry’s appeal, instigated by his legal team’s direct petition.