As they are at risk of attack, the state should pay

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family and English nation months ago, but their security remains a significant concern anywhere they go. The British state would do well to recognize this universal danger their high-profile status raises and provide the married couple a sufficient security detail. Security experts have noted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will need to be protected at the taxpayers’ expense against the “threat of terror attacks and kidnap for years to come.” ^[1] The threat of royal family fanatics and terror groups against Meghan and Harry remains dangerous no matter the location they reside in. The British state should provide these two with an adequate security detail that will protect them against such perilous threats. In Los Angeles specifically, there are aggressive paparazzi techniques that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are both subjected to on a daily basis and need protection from. Back when Prince Harry and Meghan relocated to Canada, a Commonwealth country, from the U.K., their security was still paid for by the state. ^[2] Since then, though, their security has become a private matter. The threats Harry and Meghan face in any nation put them at high risk of attack or harassment. The British state should recognize such danger and publicly fund their security. There are even fears among some security experts that the palace and government officials may be “underestimating” the potential threat against the couple. ^[1] As security remains a necessity for Harry and Meghan’s complete safety, the state should provide them a security detail to ensure their well-being.