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Prince Harry sends wrong message with over the top lifestyle

Prince Harry showcases he can afford security with extravagant lifestyle

Published September 07, 2026
Prince Harry sends wrong message with over the top lifestyle
Prince Harry sends wrong message with over the top lifestyle

Prince Harry is reminded of putting out the wrong image as he flaunts his posh lifestyle.

The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in the UK earlier this month in a private jet, is showcasing that he can afford high-tech security.

Royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror: “I suppose the problem is that the longer he and his family stay here with no taxpayer-funded security, the weaker his case may seem. And the public will take note of that.

“However, things could change in an instant if Harry or his family were targeted. And there’s no denying that his risk level — given his high profile and military background — must be significant.

“I’m not sure that Harry does understand the public antipathy to funding his security. Arriving in the UK in a plush private jet did not do his image any good. Yes, he needs security. Yes, he has offered to pay, but the Metropolitan Police cannot be ‘hired’. And yes, he feels he needs armed protection, which his private bodyguards cannot provide in the UK.

“But if he can afford a jet - or friends who will lend him one - then I understand that many people will feel he can afford to pay for a pretty substantial level of private security, even if without guns. So he doesn’t do himself any favours.”

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.