GB News presenter Martin Daubney has taken a swipe at Prince Harry, highlighting what he called the “irony” of the Duke’s UK visit coinciding with King Charles’ trip to Italy.
“An irony, is there not in this huge round trip for the ginger whinger?”, Martin remarked on the programme.
“He makes this trip at the same time that his dad, the King, went to Italy,” he added.
The Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK on Sunday, according to reports, while the King and Queen Camilla flew to Italy on Monday for four days of official engagements.
Martin Daubney took a swipe at the duke
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Prince Harry made a rare public appearance at London’s Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday for his ongoing legal battle with the British government over his security arrangements.
The timing of the two trips has drawn attention, with Harry in London fighting his security case while his father carries out royal duties abroad.
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Prince Harry returned to the Court of Appeal in London for a two-day hearingGettyHarry is seeking to overturn a decision by the Home Office which determined in February 2020 that he would not automatically receive personal police security whilst in Britain.
The Duke argues that he should be offered automatic armed protection when visiting the UK due to “inherited risk”.
The two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal follows previous determinations that Harry is not eligible for automatic protection.
It comes after he stepped down from royal duties, which led to changes in his security arrangements.
Adam Cherry discussed Harry’s court appearance on GB News
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According to Reuters, Harry is fighting the government over these changes to his security detail.
The case represents another chapter in the Duke’s expensive legal battle with the British government.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor Harry’s team commented when approached by the Daily Beast regarding the Duke’s arrival in the UK.
GB News reporter Adam Cherry confirmed on the programme that the father and son did not cross paths during their time in the UK.
“Their paths did not cross. I understand they have not met each other since last year,” Cherry stated.
“But that’s not why he’s here today. He’s here today to make an appeal,” he added, emphasising the purpose of Harry’s visit.
The Duke is thought to have not seen Charles in person since February last year, when he flew over to visit his father after the King announced his cancer diagnosis.
The Sun reported that Harry landed in the UK on Sunday, just before the King departed for Italy with Queen Camilla.
The royal couple’s Italian trip will coincide with their 20th wedding anniversary.
