However, since stepping back from royal duties, the couple's security status has been downgraded, meaning they no longer receive taxpayer-funded protection when visiting the UK. The decision which the Duke of Sussex is currently challenging in court.
The guards' job of protecting the royal family requires a high degree of mental agility, athleticism, and the ability to detect threats.
The Duke of Sussex admitted he “never” expected the loss of his security team.
Harry and Meghan have spoken out openly about the impact of the decision to remove their security team has had, with the Duchess candidly expressing her fears for the safety of her family in the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan.
Harry started legal proceedings in 2020 due to the reduction of its security provision.
Despite the Supreme Court finding the move lawful and dismissing his case, the Court of Appeal ruled in June agreed to consider Harry's appealprompted by the direct petition of his legal team.