The palace has withdrawn its offer of accommodation prince harry Tensions within the royal family are rising ahead of his upcoming visit to London. The development comes as the Duke of Sussex prepares to travel to the UK on July 7 to handle a major legal case.According to People magazine, Buckingham Palace initially invited Prince Harry to stay at the royal residence while he was in town. The Duke reportedly accepted the offer on Saturday, July 4. But the same proposal was withdrawn that evening, according to the publication.
Competing explanations for withdrawal
Prince Harry’s rep released a statement to the media addressing the sudden reversal. The statement outlines the sequence of events that led to the accommodation dispute. The representative said: “I understand that Buckingham Palace has communicated on a number of occasions over the last week that the Duke has not accepted offers of accommodation at the Royal Residence.”The statement also clarified acceptance and withdrawal. “Following RAVEC’s decision not to provide security for his family, the Duke made alternative security arrangements last week. Once these arrangements are in place, he will be able to formally accept accommodation for himself over the weekend.”The representative expressed disappointment at the sudden exit. The statement concluded: “It is disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn due to Tuesday’s judgment in the Associated Newspapers Ltd case. However, Buckingham Palace has been aware of the judgment since last Thursday. It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the offer of accommodation, it has now been withdrawn at the last minute.”
The Duke of Sussex arrives in London to prepare legal action against Associated Newspapers Ltd. Image source (Instagram)
Another interpretation of the timeline
However, the BBC offered a different account of the situation. According to the outlet, Prince Harry “did not promptly respond to offers of accommodation at the royal residence” and was told on Saturday night that he would not be able to stay at the palace. This explanation suggests that this was a procedural matter and not a deliberate withdrawal based on an impending legal judgment.
Background on security issues and legal proceedings
The accommodation dispute comes as security concerns persist over Prince Harry’s visit. The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royal Family and Public Figures has decided that taxpayer-funded security will not be provided to the duke’s family during his visit to the UK, creating significant logistical challenges for the planned trip.Prince Harry’s legal proceedings against Associated Newspapers Ltd will begin on July 7, coinciding with the first day of his visit to London. The timing of the withdrawal of accommodation in relation to this sentence further complicates the already complicated circumstances of his return to the UK.
