Prince Harry Shares Why He Won’t Bring Meghan Markle Back to the U.K.: ‘It’s Still Dangerous’

The Duke of Sussex said in a new interview, “All it takes is one lone actor…whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is”

The Duke of Sussex, 39, spoke about his safety concerns for his family during a new interview for ITV’s documentary Tabloids on Trial, which premiered on July 25. When asked if his high-profile lawsuits against the press are bringing more attention to himself, he replied, “There is more than enough attention on me and my wife anyway.”

They pushed me too far,” he continued. “It got to a point where you’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t. But I don’t think there’s anybody in the world better suited and placed to be able to see this through than myself.”

“It’s still dangerous, and all it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read,” he said. “And whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”

Prince Harry previously said he “felt forced” to step back from his royal role and leave the U.K., citing security concerns for his family. Soon after the couple announced their decision to step back as senior working royals, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) removed their automatic right to U.K. police security. Although the Duke of Sussex offered to cover the costs of security, the bid was rejected, and earlier this year, High Court judge Peter Lane upheld the decision to downgrade his security.

Prince Harry plans to appeal the decision. “The Duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of RAVEC’s own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with RAVEC’s own written policy,” a legal spokesperson said