A former royal security staffer has issued a stern warning to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, urging them to be 'discreet' as their return to the UK poses a 'severe' security risk to the Royal Family, citing Harry's military background, memoir revelations, and their polarizing public image.
Former Met Police bodyguard Simon Morgan warned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be 'discreet and unobtrusive' during their UK return, stating that the 'threat to the UK and its assets, of which the Royal Family is one, is currently severe.' Morgan highlighted Harry's unique security risks as a prince, a former military officer who served two tours, and his public discussion of killing Taliban fighters in his memoir, which could expose him to 'genuine security threats.' Additionally, their status as high-net-worth public figures creates 'perceived risks' to their family and finances. Morgan noted that the Sussexes have alienated large sections of the public, but clarified that negative sentiment doesn't always equate to physical harm, emphasizing the role of intelligence in assessing threats. He praised their security team for adapting, citing their decision to pull their children from a new school after only two days due to security concerns. However, he criticized the reported leak of Meghan's personal phone number in a school WhatsApp group, calling it a 'compromise.' Morgan affirmed that a private life is possible for A-listers but requires significant time, money, and adaptable security plans. The couple quietly moved back to England in August, with Harry recently making his first official appearance. King Charles III has maintained that they remain private citizens.
