Prince Harry has issued his first written statement following the news that his appeal was dismissed, calling the legal action he took a "last resort".
The Duke of Sussex published his response on Sussex.com after the Court of Appeal ruled against him on Friday.
In his statement, Harry expressed disappointment with the decision, which centred on a ruling by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).
The case involved Harry's request to receive the same level of security protection when visiting the UK as he had previously when he was a working royal before stepping down from the role in 2020.
Prince Harry has issued his first written statement following the news that his appeal was dismissed.
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The Duke had earlier given a television interview to the BBC before issuing his written statement.
In his statement, Harry said: "This process has only ever been about ensuring my safety and that of my immediate family when we are in in the United Kingdom."
He explained his request was "simple" - that "standard protocols for security and risk assessments be applied to me in the same way they are to others."
The Duke described the legal action as "a last resort" that had "uncovered shocking truths."
The Duke had earlier given a television interview to the BBC before issuing his written statement.
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Harry's statement took aim at the royal establishment, claiming RAVEC's decisions were influenced by "political sensitivities" rather than fairness.
"This all comes from the same institutions that preyed upon my mother, that openly campaigned for the removal of our security," Harry stated.
He accused these institutions of continuing to "incite hatred towards me, my wife and even our children."
Harry affirmed his connection to Britain, saying: "The UK is my birthplace and will always be part of who I am. It is a place I love, and the country where my son was born."
The Court of Appeal ruled against the Duke of Sussex, with Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, dismissing his appeal.
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He expressed his desire to continue his charitable work and for his children "to know the beauty of my homeland."
The Duke concluded: "All I've been asking for is safety."
The Court of Appeal ruled against the Duke of Sussex, with Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, dismissing his appeal.
In his ruling, Sir Geoffrey acknowledged Harry's position, stating: "These were powerful and moving arguments and that it was plain the Duke of Sussex felt badly treated by the system."
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The Duke has consistently maintained that his family faces unique security risks when in the UK.
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However, he concluded: "Having studied the detail, I could not say that the Duke's sense of grievance translated into a legal argument to challenge RAVEC's decision."
The Master of the Rolls was definitive in his judgment, adding: "My conclusion was that the Duke of Sussex's appeal would be dismissed."
The ruling follows Harry's challenge to RAVEC's decision regarding his security arrangements when in the UK.
The ruling means that armed police bodyguards, paid for by British taxpayers, will not be automatically reinstated for Harry, Meghan and their children when visiting the UK.
The Duke has consistently maintained that his family faces unique security risks when in the UK.
