Threats against Prince Harry have been detailed in a new security report ahead of his UK visit and the news was discussed on Good Morning Britain today.
Hosts Ranvir Singh and Adil Ray returned to the GMB studio on Thursday, July 2, to cover headlines from the UK and abroad. Their discussion quickly moved to Prince Harry.
ITV News has seen a confidential risk assessment report that claims the Duke of Sussex faces threats from six terrorist plots. The report said five of those alleged plots originated in the UK.
The timing added to the attention. Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly due to visit Britain with their family next month after four years. It’s to mark the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, set to be held in Birmingham next July.
Harry has already expressed his concern over having security in the UK. Harry and Meghan’s automatic taxpayer-funded security was downgraded when they quit senior royal duties and moved to the US in 2020.
Harry’s request for full police protection for his UK visit next month with his family was denied, according to reports.
Threats against Prince Harry discussed on GMB
On GMB on Thursday, Ranvir introduced the item by stressing how sensitive the material was. She told viewers: “It’s a highly sensitive document written by the Sussex’s private security firm, and it details these potential attacks that are facing the couple.”
That line set the tone for the segment.
As reported by WalesOnline, Adil and Ranvir shared the update live on air during the latest broadcast.
ITV royal editor Chris Ship also joined the discussion. His presence underlined the seriousness of the topic.
What viewers heard about the reported risks
The security report, commissioned by Harry’s own private security firm, detailed dozens of threats and potential attacks facing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and included an al-Qaeda document which called for his assassination.
Five allegedly came from within the UK. That claim gave the story extra weight because of the reported upcoming visit.
As reported by ITV News, the document was submitted to the UK security committee, aka RAVEC, tasked with deciding whether Harry should get taxpayer-funded police protection when he visits Britain.
Why the timing raised fresh questions
The Prince Harry threat claims landed at a moment when public interest in the Sussexes was already high. Any reported UK visit would likely draw attention.
Chris Ship’s GMB contribution added further context from the royal beat. He said: “It’s not an issue of money. Harry’s point is, ‘I left the UK in 2020 when naturally my royal protection was removed because I left the royal family but when I come back to the UK, I’m meant to get a review every single year, I haven’t had one for six years.’
“You’re still the son of the king. Your children are still the grandchildren of the king. Why do you not at least have a review?”
Chris added: “The king is someone who will not want to interfere with this kind of thing because he knows his constitutional position.”
Representatives for Prince Harry have been contacted for comment.
