Prince Harry Allegedly 'Horrified' by Andrew Attack — Claims It Proves His Own Security Risks
Prince Harry views the attack on Andrew as further proof that royals remain targets without protection, validating his arguments in court.
Prince Harry's battle for taxpayer-funded security has sparked public debate since it began five years ago, and now he has stronger grounds to argue his case. Sources say that after his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was confronted by a masked man near his home, Harry's paranoia about his family's safety has allegedly intensified. He is said to view the scary incident as further proof that royals remain vulnerable targets without official protection, validating the repeated arguments he has made in court.
On his Substack, Naughty But Nice, royal columnist Rob Shuter claimed to have spoken to various sources who shed light on the Duke's rattled state of mind. One said, "Harry was horrified. If someone can get that close to Andrew near a royal estate, then nobody is truly protected anymore." After spending years and resources fighting for official police protection since his exit in 2020, insiders believe the recent breach has strengthened his argument. "Harry believes this validates everything he's been saying. He keeps asking what stops the same thing from happening to Meghan or the children."
Interestingly, the Duke of Sussex also has a certain degree of sympathy for his uncle, reportedly believing that he deserves stronger protection. An insider spilled, "Harry does not defend Andrew personally. But he believes royals are permanent high-risk targets regardless of public opinion." However, palace officials remain skeptical about his alleged concerns. They continued, "There's definitely eye-rolling behind palace walls. Some think Harry is using this to strengthen his own security battle." To date, Harry's appeal for taxpayer-funded security in the UK remains under review, despite reported incidents of known stalkers invading his space.
In a similar vein, royal expert Tom Sykes, writing for The Daily Beast, said that Mountbatten-Windsor's security breach was "arguably the most serious security breach in modern royal history." According to him, Harry is aware of the attack, with those close to him believing "it's reasonable to assume he [Harry] will be seriously concerned and will now double down on his position that he simply cannot bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children back to the United Kingdom without a comprehensive security package in place." Unlike Edward VIII, who depended financially on the Crown and could be controlled, Sykes noted that Harry could not be. "The only lever they have is security."
For those unversed, on May 6, a masked man identified by police as 39-year-old Alex Jenkinson leapt from his car, screaming abuses and charging at Mountbatten-Windsor. At the time of the incident at 7:30 pm, the former prince was walking his dogs with an unarmed bodyguard before the two escaped into their vehicle and sped away from the attacker. A crowbar was later found in Jenkinson's car. Norfolk Police soon confirmed his arrest on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of a weapon.
