POLL OF THE DAY: Should UK taxpayers fund Harry and Meghan's security in Britain?

Cast your vote on the biggest talking points of the day, every day See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 07:00 EDT, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 07:52 EDT, 21 August 2026 Questions remain over who will pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security when they return to Britain amid claims it could cost taxpayers up to £5million a year.The family are due to move to an undisclosed location in the UK outside London, but it is not known whether their security will be financed privately or by the taxpayer.The Sussexes' decision could now risk a clash with Buckingham Palace, the public and the Government over the cost of 24/7 protection for non-working royals.Harry has faced a protracted legal battle with the Home Office over the security arrangements for him and his family while in the UK, after his level of protection changed when he stepped down as a working royal in 2020.Prime Minister Andy Burnham would not be drawn on Harry and Meghan's security arrangements in the UK, saying the funding for it was a 'private matter'.Now you can have your say in the Daily Mail's latest poll – should UK taxpayers foot the bill? In yesterday's poll, Mail readers were asked: 'Are you pleased to see Harry and Meghan return to Britain?' Out of more than 24,000 votes, 92 per cent of you said 'no' and 8 per cent said 'yes'.