Buckingham Palace Responds to Prince Harry’s “Outrageous Demand” for Royal Protection: “Grow Up, You Traitor”
In a shocking escalation of royal tensions, Buckingham Palace has reportedly fired back at Prince Harry following his latest demand for a fully-funded, personal security detail for himself, Meghan Markle, and their two children when visiting the UK.
According to insider sources, Harry submitted a formal request to the Palace earlier this month, insisting that royal protection officers be reinstated for his family during any future stays in Britain. The request, viewed as a direct challenge to previous Home Office rulings, has ignited a firestorm within palace walls.
The Palace’s reported response? Blunt, firm, and uncharacteristically scathing.
“Grow up, you traitor. You can’t abandon your royal duties, attack the Crown, and then expect us to shield you with taxpayer-funded security,” a senior palace aide allegedly said behind closed doors — a quote that has since leaked to multiple UK tabloids.
The statement marks the harshest language attributed to Buckingham Palace since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California. Since then, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched a number of high-profile criticisms of the Royal Family, including through a Netflix documentary, explosive interviews, and Harry’s controversial memoir Spare.
Harry has argued that without royal protection, his family is at serious risk, citing ongoing threats and intense media attention. His legal battles with the UK government over the removal of his security privileges have continued for over two years. But the Palace, it seems, has had enough.
“There’s a clear line between being a private citizen and a working royal,” another palace insider stated. “Harry chose his path. Security is provided to those who serve the Crown—not those who sell stories about it.”
The backlash has been swift and divisive. While some members of the public agree that the Duke and Duchess should not receive taxpayer-funded protection, others argue that security should be a matter of safety, not politics.
On social media, the debate has gone viral. Hashtags like #RoyalRift, #HarryVsPalace, and #NotMyPrince are trending across platforms. Meanwhile, supporters of the Sussexes have launched a counter campaign using #ProtectHarryAndMeghan, accusing the Palace of vindictiveness and endangering the couple’s children.
In a rare public comment, a spokesperson for Prince Harry responded to the Palace leak, stating: “The Duke of Sussex is simply asking for appropriate measures to ensure his family’s safety in a country where his birthright is tied. This is not about privilege—it’s about protection.”
With King Charles reportedly focused on preserving unity in the monarchy and Prince William said to be “furious” behind the scenes, insiders believe this latest dispute could further strain already fractured relationships.
As royal watchers brace for another chapter in the ongoing saga, one thing is clear: the war of words between the Sussexes and the Royal establishment is far from over—and reconciliation may be slipping further out of reach.
