Earl Spencer says Prince Harry and Meghan need security since back in UK | The IndependentSkip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Alex CroftSunday 20 September 2026 21:49 BSTEarl Spencer tears up when asked if he misses Diana as he doubles down on claims about KingEarl Spencer has stated that Prince Harry and Meghan should be provided with official security protection.Charles Spencer compared the couple's media treatment to the tabloid coverage experienced by his late sister, Princess Diana, before her death in 1997.Speaking to the BBC, Spencer described Diana's death as preventable and urged people to learn from past media behaviour.He highlighted Harry's position as fifth-in-line to the British throne and his background as a former soldier to justify the need for protection.The comments follow Harry and Meghan's return to Britain six years after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the US.In fullRoyal family news live: Prince Harry should get security now he’s in UK says Earl Spencer as he doubles down on claims about KingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in