April 13, 2022
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s private security guards are not allowed to carry weapons during their visit to Holland this week.
The royal couple have been told about the decision as they are expected to be at the opening ceremony of Invictus Games on Saturday, April 16.
The Dutch authorities have confirmed that Meghan and Harry’s private security guards cannot be armed during their visit to Holland.
“No, in the Netherlands only government officials (police, military personnel etc) are allowed to carry weapons", said police spokeswoman Anna Sophia Posthumus when asked if the private guards of the royal couple are allowed to carry weapons.
However, according to reports, Meghan and Harry could be handed ‘VIP status’ by the Dutch police.