Davies states to The Mirror, "He won't be put off, his Chief of Protection appears to be an ex-Sergeant in royalty protection and is obviously highly trained. The other thing is, even if he [Harry] doesn't have armed protection, he will have the liaison structure that would accompany it."
In essence, Davies suggests that if RAVEC, based on their intelligence gathering (which is highly regarded), has determined that the existing level of security is appropriate after the recent controversy, then it can be assumed that thorough considerations have been made. He assures that both RAVEC and the government, including the Home Office, stand by their decision, stressing that it is not a personal matter. As a former professional, Davies maintains that the guiding principles are necessity and intelligence-based justification.
Davies further emphasizes that on recent visits to the UK to see his father or engage with the royal family, Prince Harry has consistently received royal protection. He mentions that the last instance of a protection officer drawing their gun was in 1974 during the attack on Princess Anne, indicating a relatively low risk level. However, he acknowledges that while the risk may be low, it doesn't mean that incidents can't occur.
These statements come in light of Prince Harry's recent loss in the security case against the UK Home Office, with his decision to appeal the ruling. The Duke of Sussex has been advocating for royal-level security for himself, his wife Meghan Markle, and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet during their visits to Britain.
