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To learn more about cookies, including how to disable them, please visit our privacy notice Prince Harry sat down exclusively with the BBC to discuss today’s Judicial Review ruling Buckingham Palace has responded to Prince Harry's allegations of an "establishment stitch-up" after he lost his Court of Appeal case on his UK security arrangements Harry told the BBC he wants to "reconcile" with the Royal Family Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player we're bringing our coverage to a close on this live page It all began at the Court of Appeal this afternoon when Prince Harry lost his appeal against the ruling dismissing his challenge to the level of police protection he receives in the UK the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures had made an error of procedure when assessing that Prince Harry should have his additional protection removed. Sir Geoffrey Vos explained that while the Duke of Sussex's personal arguments were both "powerful and moving" he concluded: "I could not say that the Duke's sense of grievance translated into a legal argument for the challenge to Ravec's decision." Hours after the judgment was read out in court a bombshell interview aired in which Prince Harry said he wants "reconciliation" with the Royal Family - but claimed the King "won't speak to me" Prince Harry wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family Harry emphasised that he feels it's "impossible" to bring his wife Meghan and his children to the UK with his security arrangements unresolved He also expressed fears the King will never meet his grandchildren adding: "I don't know how much longer my father has." Buckingham Palace responded saying the case had been looked at "meticulously" by British courts It's understood the King felt it would have been constitutionally improper to intervene 'Basic duty of care was not and is not applied to me' It wasn't the last we heard from Harry this evening He released a lengthy statement in which he attacked Ravec for failing to do an annual risk assessment saying legal proceedings "have revealed to me that this basic duty of care was not and is not applied to me" saying the lack of a risk assessment was a "dereliction of duty" and added his life was "knowingly put at risk" He concluded by saying: "I remain committed to a life of public service This has been and will always be my life's work We've been bringing you reaction to Prince Harry's bombshell interview throughout the evening But what do his words means for the royals? Watch this analysis from our royal correspondent Laura Bundock below Prince Harry's interview was "quite extraordinary" and came "completely out of the blue" a former press secretary to the late Queen has said Ailsa Anderson said she was "astounded" that Prince Harry gave this interview and pointed out her "deep sense of sadness" "The Prince Harry that I knew and I worked there with was a very different person to what he is at the moment," she said "This was the guy who was loved by the media he was almost more accessible that Prince William.. Anderson explained that those inside Buckingham Palace will be "raising their eyes heavenwards" in reaction to the interview "Prince Harry is saying I don't know how long my father has that's going to cause real concern and more speculation in the media and the wider public about what his diagnosis is which is incredibly unhelpful going forward." Prince Harry's interview came after he lost his Court of Appeal case over UK security legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg set out what the Duke of Sussex's next steps could be "He will obviously try to consider the question of an appeal to the Supreme Court," he said But he explained that you need permission for that "There wasn't an application for permission just now from the Court of Appeal then Prince Harry's lawyers could go and ask the Supreme Court for permission," he added. "But what the Supreme Court will look at is whether this is a case of general public interest very specific importance to Prince Harry." Rozenberg said he "wouldn't hold out much hope" for an appeal to the Supreme Court Prince Harry has released a statement after he lost his Court of Appeal case over the security he receives in the UK He's attacked the committee known as Ravec for failing to do an annual risk assessment and adds that legal proceedings "have revealed to me that this basic duty of care was not and is not applied to me" Ravec is the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (see 13.45 post) The Duke of Sussex also says he will be writing to the home secretary to "ask her to urgently examine the matter and review the Ravec process" "This process has only ever been about ensuring my safety and that of my immediate family when we are in in the United Kingdom so that we may safely visit my home country with the same level of security that other governments deem necessary for our protection," he says Prince Harry goes on to say the legal action has been "a last resort but one that has uncovered shocking truths" He accuses Ravec of being "reckless" - and claims the lack of a risk assessment was a "dereliction of duty" that meant his life was "knowingly put at risk" In what seems to be an aside attacking newspapers he said: "This all comes from the same institutions that preyed upon my mother that openly campaigned for the removal of our security and that continue to incite hatred towards me while at the same time protecting the very power that they should be holding accountable." He concludes by saying: "I remain committed to a life of public service Prince Harry was showing signs of "muddled thinking" in his interview "Harry has many strengths, and I'm not sure that one of them is understanding the legal system," Dr Tessa Dunlop told Sophy Ridge after the duke lost his Court of Appeal case over UK security "It's easy to say it's an establishment stitch-up - I think it's more a case of the law," Dunlop said But she explained that Harry "falls down a bit" by "throwing his toys out the pram once again" and "blowing it off against his father" "As long as you park blame at your father's feet you're not going to have the reconciliation - which suggests he's not really ready for the reconciliation," she added Prince Harry appeared to be "pretty close to tears" at times in his "very emotional" interview royal editor at The London Evening Standard said "the reality here is that he's a target" "He was born as the second son of the now King and now he can't bring his family back to the country and to be part of his family," he said. Reacting to today's judgment at the Court of Appeal Jobson said he has reservations even though he ultimately agrees with it I agree with the fact that he no longer is a working royal very high-profile person through no fault of his own," he added. Prince Harry's interview has been labelled "completely extraordinary" by a royal reporter described it as "very jaw-dropping" and points out that the duke said he doesn't know how long his father has to live "It is such a different line than we're getting from the Palace at the moment," he said not just with the things they've been saying Royston said the way in which Prince Harry delivered that line "does invite speculation that the King might be running out of time" Turning to today's events which saw the duke lose his Court of Appeal case over UK security Royston said Prince Harry has a "very binary" view of risk "He views it as if he has a police protection team standing alongside him then he is facing an intolerable level of danger risk is a much more nuanced thing than that." Here's a quick recap of the key developments this evening with Prince Harry dominating the headlines: Read a full breakdown of the interview in our news story.. And here's the background to the legal row.. publicly funded security protection until he stepped back from royal duties with wife Meghan in March 2020 and moved to the US the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) - which has delegated responsibility from the Home Office for royal security - decided he would not receive the same level of protection Harry has argued that his private protection team in the US does not have access to UK intelligence information which he says is needed to keep his wife and children safe He wants access to his previous level of security when in the country but is willing to fund the security himself rather than ask taxpayers to foot the bill after he stepped down as a senior member of the Royal Family The first High Court hearing took place in February 2022 but didn't conclude until 28 February 2024 when retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane ruled against Prince Harry He ruled the decision to change his security status was not unlawful or "irrational" and that there had been no "procedural unfairness" The Court of Appeal rejected Harry's bid to overturn that 2024 High Court ruling on his UK security. Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos said while the Duke of Sussex's safety concerns were both "powerful and moving" his "sense of grievance" did not "translate into a legal argument" Watch the judgment below, and analysis from royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills: Prince Harry's tone was "hurt but full of intention" in his interview Sir Anthony Seldon explained that the Duke of Sussex "wants to forgive wants to move on and wants to build bridges" He described the interview as being a "very significant moment in history" after Prince Harry signalled that he "wants to be back in a way that needs to be worked out" Seldon asked "what could be more painful for a father than to have such a public breach with a son?" "I think it's easier and better to forgive," he added OttawaNewsCarney to live at Rideau Cottage after 24 Sussex Drive decommissioned by the NCCBy Josh PringlePublished: May 05, 2025 at 8:39AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved North Jersey is brimming with train stations from those currently serviced by NJ Transit commuter lines to those abandoned after serving as part of the state's long history of mercantile railroads there's a unique opportunity to call one of these train stations home Listed for $950,000, the home at 17 Havens Road in Wantage was built in 1855 It dates back to when the Sussex Railroad was in its prime playing a pivotal role in Sussex County's economic development by transporting iron ore and dairy and other agricultural products from local industries This three-story home boasting more than 7,000 square feet on nearly 12 acres of farm-assessed land is believed to be a converted train station with abandoned railroad tracks at the property line the railroad was facing decline because of the rise of the automobile industry and the decline of local industry So when things started changing and when they stopped exporting from there the property pretty much became an iconic farmhouse," said listing agent Eva Bonner with Realty Executives Exceptional the property underwent several renovations to help modernize some of its amenities But she said it maintains many of its original features exposed hand-hewn beams and natural stone in the basement there are an oversized recreation room with a spiral staircase leading to a private loft an in-law suite with private access and several bonus rooms that can be used a variety of ways which Bonner said has a door that leads outside to an herb garden "You can literally walk out this one door right to the front pick what you need and walk right back into the kitchen," Bonner said The grounds of this expansive property also include a pole barn with a summer kitchen and a horse barn — both of which have electric and plumbing — as well as a spring-fed pond and five separate fenced paddocks for horses and livestock Bonner said there are also several organic gardens that have a selection of established crops like asparagus which are considered endangered in New Jersey The neighboring area is dotted with preserved farmland offering sweeping views of rural New Jersey and a strong sense of privacy for its next owners "With things like the mansard roof and the brick exterior there's these remnants of things from the past," Bonner said "It's a true homestead in northern New Jersey for under a million dollars." Sussex Technical High School students and their guests celebrated their senior prom on May 3, 2025, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach. Theme of the prom was "A Night Under The Stars" See more Delaware prom photos Sussex Technical High School students and their guests celebrated their senior prom on May 3, 2025, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach. Theme of the prom was "A Night Under The Stars" See more Delaware prom photos Tuesday Friday Friday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday Friday Friday A Sussex County councilman plans to start discussions Tuesday on the possibility of creating a fee to support school construction in response to an ongoing housing boom that has filled classrooms to capacity “While this issue has been going on for decades it’s something that I believe in the near future we ought to address,” said Councilman Steve McCarron at an April 29 council meeting A voluntary school assessment will likely be discussed at the May 13 council meeting as the annual budget workshop is scheduled for the week before that “That would have to be done through an action in the General Assembly we may lose our window until January of next year stalling this if we want to make any efforts,” he said “If we’re seeking General Assembly efforts at this point the window’s closing rapidly,” said County Administrator Todd Lawson “They don’t like to see the introduction of legislation as we get closer to the end of the session.” The state approved such legislation in 2023 but the impact fee failed to win any support from county council in January 2024 If council decides on an option that does not require state approval then it would not have to worry about the Legislature’s schedule Some council members offered brief comments on McCarron’s suggestion before their lawyer noted that a more in-depth conversation would come at a later meeting when the issue is included on the agenda Council Vice President John Rieley said he worried about the county setting a precedent by taking on some school funding responsibility which has been the purview of the state and school boards “We collect the property taxes and pass it through,” Rieley said it’s not our authority that generates that revenue.” He said he worries that creating the fee would open the door to the state passing on more costs to the county Councilwoman Jane Gruenebaum said setting a precedent does not discourage her from supporting a fee “You’d have to start to look at doing some things differently in order to achieve our objective,” Gruenebaum said “The objective is to secure sufficient funds for our schools to be able to function well.” The county needs to investigate and consider methods to fund schools what I had envisioned as it relates to school funding as a sort of disincentive to discourage …” housing growth in rural areas The owners of 200,000 parcels in the county have been contributing to the cost of operating and constructing schools It seems fair that the cost of building new schools should be shared with people moving to Sussex County Rieley said he believes the 4% state property transfer tax on home sales was intended as an impact fee for road and school construction New Castle and Kent counties have for years charged a one-time per-unit school impact fee for each lot in large new residential projects paid by developers in school districts facing overcrowding Cape Henlopen School District in recent months has asked Sussex County not to approve large housing developments until the county creates a school impact fee to fund construction to accommodate the students those projects will draw to the district Enrollment rose from 4,634 students in 2010 to 6,645 at the start of this school year As Sussex is by far the fastest-growing county in the state such an impact fee would have raised millions or tens of millions of dollars in recent years Every dollar from an impact fee is one less that a district must raise through taxes Some council members said they considered a school impact fee as an additional tax on homebuyers when they rejected the concept last year Kevin Conlon came to the Cape Gazette with nearly 40 years of newspaper experience since graduating from St Bonaventure University in New York with a bachelor's degree in mass communication He reports on Sussex County government and other assignments as needed His career spans working as a reporter and editor at daily newspapers in upstate New York including The Daily Gazette in Schenectady He comes to the Cape Gazette from the Cortland Standard where he was an editor for more than 25 years and in recent years also contributed as a columnist and opinion page writer He and his staff won regional and state writing awards Conlon was relocating to Lewes when he came across an advertisement for a reporter job at the Cape Gazette His new position gives him an opportunity to stay in a career that he loves covering local news for an independently owned newspaper Conlon is the father of seven children and grandfather to two young boys he trains for and competes in triathlons and other races he is searching out hilly trails and roads with wide shoulders Having been asked to bat, Middlesex were well placed on 85 for 1 in the 12th over, led by No. 3 Finty Trussler's half-century But Trussler's departure for 52 off 41 with 10 fours triggered a slow-motion collapse Opener Artemis Downer anchored the innings with 30 off 34 but Gayatri Gole was the only other batter to reach double-figures as Middlesex stuttered along to 136 for 7 Amy Gordon took two wickets while Kent wicketkeeper Molly Davis effected three stumpings In reply, Kent were given a fast start by openers Gordon and Grace Poole, who put on 42 inside the first five overs. Gordon was bowled swinging across the line at Hannah Davis, and Kent's progress was checked by a thrifty display from Anaya Patel fresh from scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul for Gunnersbury against a Cricket Writers' Club XI on Sunday struck six boundaries in short order to seal victory for her side and a second-round tie against Berkshire The ECB's new "FA Cup-style" knockout competition involves 37 teams from all three tiers of the new women's county structure The first round saw 13 ties (with three teams given a bye) between counties in Tiers 2 and 3 with the professional Tier 1 teams set to be involved from round three onwards The biggest margin of victory came at Harrogate, where Yorkshire thumped Derbyshire by 122 runs Lauren Winfield-Hill hitting 19 boundaries in her 88 off 52 balls who eased past Cumbria by seven wickets with 29 balls remaining Down at Hove, in the only fixture that offered the chance of a giant-killing, Tier 3 Buckinghamshire had Tier 2 Sussex in trouble at 58 for 5 in the 12th over, with the top three all dismissed in single-figures. But Talitha Stanley helped Sussex scrape up to respectability on 124 for 8 before adding three wickets to her haul as Buckinghamshire folded for 78 Elsewhere, Glamorgan piled up an impressive 183 for 4 against Gloucestershire at Newport, Bea Ellis thumping 77 from 41 balls to follow up a more composed half-century from captain Lauren Parfitt Northamptonshire overcame Worcestershire by five wickets at Wantage Road Devon won a low-scoring thriller against Dorset edging their way to a four-wicket win with five balls to spare after being set a target of 72 With a 3-0 victory over Sussex Academy May 2 Delmarva Christian boys’ volleyball secured a season sweep of their local rival but the Royals used contributions from across the board to secure 25-19 Delmarva Christian senior Ethan Fels led the way with 23 assists and three blocks while junior Seth Mifflin’s 10 kills were a team high Junior Harrison Schlabach’s five kills were second to Mifflin's Sophomore Caleb Holloway led the team with eight digs The Senior Night game against Delcastle began after the Cape Gazette deadline May 5 and will serve as the Royals' home finale The boys will travel to William Penn Friday Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011 Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018 It's time to vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week Read about the performances that stood out and let us know who you think should be the Athlete of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page Nominations were provided by coaches and are presented in alphabetical order 32 digs – including the 300th of his career – and three aces in the Rams' four straight-set victories and 2 caused turnovers in Hackettstown's 20-12 victory at South Plainfield on April 3 Furst had a 8.75 goals-against average and made 23 saves as St Hale went 4-for-10 – including the 100th hit of his career – with two walks and a run scored as Jefferson went 1-2 last week Walter Hedblom-GreenBoonton junior jumper/thrower Hedblom-Green had the second-best javelin mark (176-1) at Morris County Relays helping Boonton win the event for the second year in a row Rotundo earned the victories as West Morris defeated Chatham and Madison in the Morris County Tournament 200 of his career – in 13⅓ innings over the Wolfpack's three games last week Trilling allowed 30 goals and made 31 saves and scooped up 11 ground balls in Kittatinny's three losses Wallkill Valley freshman catcher/third baseman Adrian ValenciaHackettstown senior sprinter and anchored Hackettstown to victory in the 4x400 (school record 3:24.49) at the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Championships on May 1 try refreshing the link or clearing your browser cache If you are viewing the poll in the X/Twitter app try viewing it on the Daily Record or New Jersey Herald app or on DailyRecord.com or NJHerald.com After another fun week of the high school softball season it's time to look back on the best performances Read about the players who stood out last week and let us know who you think should be the Morris/Sussex Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page The senior pitcher struck out 39 total batters across three games including two shutout wins in the Morris County tournament Biggio earned a no-hitter while striking out 15 in a 2-0 first round win over Morristown on Tuesday Biggio tossed a one-hitter with 15 more strikeouts in a 9-0 win quarterfinal over Pequannock The sophomore pitcher tossed 26 total innings and earned three wins in four games for the Bulldogs Eutermarks allowed four total earned runs across the four games including no earned runs allowed in wins over Eastern Christian and Parsippany with 34 strikeouts Eutermarks had five hits in 12 at-bats at the plate with a home run Pope JohnThe junior catcher went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and three runs scored in a 10-0 win over High Point on April 28 Fuchs had a single and a home run as the Lions opened up an 8-0 lead in the first three innings The senior outfielder went 5-for-11 with two runs scored and two RBIs as the Golden Eagles went 4-0 for the week Rady drove in two runs during a 5-3 win over Mount Olive in the first round of the Morris County tournament on Tuesday Rady stole four bases in a 9-5 win over Cedar Grove on Thursday Morris CatholicThe junior pitcher tossed consecutive no-hitters to advance the Crusaders to the Morris County semifinals Reisinger struck out 15 across seven innings in a 4-0 win over Butler in Tuesday's first round Reisinger also homered and tossed five perfect innings striking out eight in a 10-0 win over Morris Hills in Friday's quarterfinals The junior catcher had four hits and drove in seven combined runs this week for the Golden Panthers Shikhman had an RBI single and scored a run in a 6-1 win over Becton on April 28 driving in three runs during a 6-5 upset of Roxbury in the first round of the Morris County tournament Shikhman drove in three more runs a day later in a 13-2 win over North Bergen Parsippany HillsThe sophomore pitcher came through in three games this week for the Vikings Siminoff drove in three runs during a 10-0 win over Morristown Beard in the preliminary round of the Morris County tournament on April 28 Siminoff also allowed only two hits across five scoreless innings in the win Siminoff struck out 12 in a three-hit shutout of Dover in which she also had a two-RBI triple at the plate The senior pitcher had a pair of Morris County tournament wins this week to lift the Falcons to the tournament semifinals Skrek tossed a one-hitter and struck out nine in a 6-0 win over Whippany Park in the first round on Tuesday Skrek allowed two earned runs and struck out three in a 4-3 win over Randolph The junior infielder reached base five times during an 11-6 win over Manville on April 28 scoring three runs and stealing five bases in the victory The Duchess of Sussex posted a family photo of Prince Harry with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Instagram on Saturday TOWN OF HUBBARD – Six people were injured in a two vehicle-crash at the intersection of State 33 and County TW in town of Hubbard in Dodge County May 4 Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that deputies responded to the report of the crash at 11:20 a.m investigation revealed a 2021 Toyota RAV4 driven by a 33-year-old Sussex woman was southbound on County TW The driver stopped at the intersection with State 33 but then pulled out in front of a westbound Ford F-150 driven by a 46-year-old Plymouth man The Toyota came to rest in the westbound lane of State 33 and the Ford came to rest in the south ditch The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries and a 46-year-old Sussex man suffered potentially serious but non-life-threatening injuries The driver was transported to Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam and the man was transported to Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc Three passengers were in the F-150 and all received minor injuries They were all transported to Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam Read more: Fond du Lac resident tries to light fire pit with gasoline, resulting in explosion & burns State 33 was detoured during the investigation and was closed for about an hour and 45 minutes Assisting at the scene were Horicon Police Department Mayville EMS and Dodge County Emergency Response Team The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com 2025The Duchess of Sussex posts a new picture of Prince Harry and their two children that speaks volumes Amid all of the whispers and shouts from both sides of the Atlantic after her husband's explosive interview with the BBC Meghan Markle took to Instagram to post a picture of Prince Harry being a hands-on loving father to their children the trio's backs are seen as Harry walks in their garden with Lilibet on his shoulders and Archie holding his hand The Duchess posted the image without comment The image seems to paint Harry in stark contrast to his father “I would love reconciliation with my family There's no point continuing to fight anymore life is precious,” Harry told the BBC but also noted that his father "won't speak to me because of this security stuff." Prince Harry was recently in the UK to appeal the decision not to provide security to his family when they are there unless they are there at the invitation of the Royal Family "I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point." "I don't want history to repeat itself," which seems to be a reference to his mother Princess Diana's tragic death in a car accident after being chased by the paparazzi in 1997 "I think there's a lot of other people out there that also don't want history to repeat itself," he added I've discovered that some people want history to repeat itself Spontaneous combusion in a pile of mulch is being blamed for a massive fire in Sussex County that destroyed one house and damaged two others Millville firefighters encountered heavy fire on the exterior of the house in the Ocean Vew community As residents were leaving, they said they noticed a fire in a mulch pile had spread to a tree, WBOC reported Delaware fire marshals determined the fire was accidential. Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post A grand march was held for Sussex Central High School students, and their guests, prior to their senior prom on May 3, 2025 at The Circle in Georgetown See more Delaware Prom photos A grand march was held for Sussex Central High School students, and their guests, prior to their senior prom on May 3, 2025 at The Circle in Georgetown See more Delaware prom photos Prince Harry gives new interview after court case defeat. Meghan Markle has been accused of sending a "giant f*** you" to the Royal Family with her latest post relating to Prince Harry on social media The Duke of Sussex undertook a bombshell interview on Friday where he discussed his ongoing feud with members of the monarchy Prince Harry also ruled out bringing Meghan Archie and Lilibet back to the UK following the dismissal of his appeal in his legal battle against the Home Office over his security provision in the UK Following the Duke of Sussex's interview Meghan took to Instagram to share a black and white photograph of Prince Harry alongside his children Harry can be seen holding his son Archie's hand and carrying his daughter Lilibet on his shoulders The Duchess of Sussex did not accompany the picture with a caption "Well that's a rather giant f*** you isn't it?" one royal insider told the Mail about the timing of the post One source described Meghan's role as "unhelpful" and "an enabler" in the ongoing situation "For her the loss of status is a much more significant issue," another source told us Another insider close to the royals criticised Harry's approach to family matters They said: "He is utterly obsessed with the idea of airing 'his truth' "Harry lives his life permanently under a victim narrative and never takes responsibility for his own actions." A third source commented on Harry's contradictory position regarding his family "Harry says he wants to reconcile while still betraying the confidences of the family Is it any wonder the King doesn't speak to his son?" "It's not that he doesn't want to An original adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale “Alice in Wonderland” will be presented May 8-10 by Drama Geek Studios and the Historic Crescent Theater The Duke of Sussex alleged that a committee said Meghan "should not receive protection" upon joining the royal family Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families The Sussex Consortium and local builder Schell Brothers recently partnered to create a unique learning opportunity for students It aimed to provide real-world experiences and career exploration opportunities for Sussex Consortium’s high school-age students allowed students to spend time onsite with Schell Brothers professionals observing and learning about different aspects of the construction industry Schell welcomed three students over the course of three weeks with three-hour shadowing sessions two days a week students had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting students gained insight into each department Tasks included meeting with trade partners taking photos of homes under construction to update homeowners on the progress learning the process of starting a set of plans for a new development understanding the basics of the Blackpoint software program used and observing and understanding how the accounting team supports the business in a variety of ways “Several of my students had talked about different types of jobs and career paths certifications or even a degree,” said Steve Kilby “I was hoping to seek out an opportunity that would demonstrate real-world applications of many skill sets Schell Brothers is an organization that is prevalent in our community with their generosity and benevolence so I thought they might be willing to form a partnership We so are grateful that Schell recognized the value and potential in every student.” “We’re honored to work with Cape and the Sussex Consortium to help provide students with experiences that can inspire future goals It’s a powerful reminder that talent and ambition come in many forms and we’re proud to be part of that journey.” This initiative reflects the Cape Henlopen School District’s ongoing commitment to empowering students through meaningful community connections and preparing them for independent Duke of Sussex loses legal challenge over the level of taxpayer-funded security he is entitled to while in the UK he could not say that the Duke of Sussex’s “sense of grievance translated into a legal argument for the challenge to Ravec decision” Vos said the two other judges agreed with his opinion Harry had appealed against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office (Britiai’s interior ministry) over the decision of the executive committee for the protection of royalty and public figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK The Duke of Sussex lost a court of appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK allowing the UK government to proceed with a “bespoke” Prince Harry’s taxpayer-funded protection was downgraded in 2020, after he stopped being a working royal and moved abroad with his family with his legal team arguing that the British Home Office had “singled” him out for “inferior treatment” three judges at the court of appeal rejected this argument “I could not say that the duke’s sense of grievance translated into a legal argument for the challenge to Ravec’s decision,” Judge Geoffrey Vos said in his ruling Vos acknowledged that arguments from Harry’s barrister were “powerful and moving” and that it was “plain that the duke felt badly treated by the system” Thanks for following along. We are closing this blog now. But you can read more about the court of appeal’s ruling and its implications here. In his ruling at the court of appeal on Friday, Sir Geoffrey Vos said: Even if there had been a risk analysis from the risk management board, it would very likely have only confirmed the threat, vulnerability and impact levels which the Duke of Sussex had faced when earlier risk analyses were undertaken. But it would have had nothing to say on the critical features of the changed situation, namely the need for protective security on future uncertain visits and the government’s appetite for risk. The Sussexes would instead receive a “bespoke” security service, whereby they would be required to give 30 days’ notice of any plans to travel to the UK, with each visit being assessed for threat levels and whether protection is needed. 4d ago15.25 CESTJudge Sir Geoffrey Vos continued: The duke was in effect stepping in and out of the cohort of protection provided by Ravec. Outside the UK, he was outside the cohort, but when in the UK, his security would be considered as appropriate… It was impossible to say that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate, indeed it seemed sensible. The judge also said Ravec’s decision was “understandable and perhaps predictable”. 4d ago15.20 CEST Harry's 'sense of grievance does not translate into a legal argument to challenge security decision' - judgeVos said Harry’s arguments for why he wanted a change in his security arrangements were “powerful and moving”. But he concluded that, having studied the detailed documents, he could not say that the Duke of Sussex’s “sense of grievance translated into a legal argument for the challenge to Ravec decision”. Vos said the two other judges agreed with his opinion. Harry had appealed against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office (Britiai’s interior ministry) over the decision of the executive committee for the protection of royalty and public figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. Updated at 15.32 CEST4d ago15.15 CESTPrince Harry loses UK security challengeThe Duke of Sussex has lost a challenge at the court of appeal over his security arrangements while in the UK. More details soon… Updated at 15.27 CEST4d ago15.12 CESTReading a summary of the court of appeal’s judgment, Vos, sitting with Lord Justice Bean and Lord Justice Edis, said: From the Duke of Sussex’s point of view, I said that something may indeed have gone wrong, in that an unintended consequence of his decision to step back from royal duties and spend the majority of his time abroad has been that he has been provided with a more bespoke, and generally lesser, level of protection than when he was in the UK. Updated at 15.30 CEST4d ago15.09 CESTThe feed is working again now. Geoffrey Vos is reading out background details of the case. 4d ago15.06 CESTThere are some technical problems with the link from the court. Hopefully the court feed will be reconnected shortly. 4d ago15.04 CESTThe three judges Sir Geoffrey Vos is now delivering his remarks “In this case, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, seeks a declaration that the protective security arrangements provided for him on his visits to the United Kingdom are inadequate and unlawful,” he said. Updated at 15.08 CEST4d ago15.00 CESTWe’re expecting the court of appeal ruling any minute now. It was meant to be delivered around 2pm. You can watch it via the live feed at the top of the blog. Updated at 15.05 CEST4d ago14.53 CESTA brief timeline of the Duke of Sussex’s legal challenge over his security in the UK – September 2021 Prince Harry’s legal team first disputed Ravec’s ruling in September 2021. It came after an incident in London in June 2021, when the Duke of Sussex returned to the UK for the unveiling of a statue of his late mother, Diana and his car was reportedly chased by photographers The full hearing begins, with Prince Harry saying in a statement that the UK is a place he wants his children “to feel at home” - but said this was not possible under the new downgraded security arrangements The retired high court judge Sir Peter Lane concluded that Ravec’s approach to security was not irrational nor procedurally unfair and Harry’s case was dismissed. At the time, a spokesperson for the prince said he intended to challenge that judgment, adding that Harry “hopes he will obtain justice from the court of appeal”, the second highest court in the UK (below the supreme court). The Duke of Sussex lost an initial attempt to appeal against the high court decision to back a reduction in his level of personal security when visiting the UK. Prince Harry was given the go-ahead by the court of appeal to challenge the high court decision after he was able to make his case to the court of appeal directly. A two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal begins. Updated at 15.00 CEST4d ago14.44 CEST As we mentioned in the opening post barristers for Prince Harry told the court of appeal that he was “singled out” for “inferior treatment” and that his safety he listened to the government set out its position reportedly writing in a small notepad and on Post-it notes The details of the Duke of Sussex’s current security arrangements and the levels he would like to receive in future were not disclosed in court for security reasons More sensitive information was discussed in a closed hearing Prince Harry’s taxpayer-funded protection was effectively downgraded in 2020, after he stopped being a working royal and moved abroad with his wife Meghan the couple moved from Vancouver to California where their daughter - Lilibet - was born a year later The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK after stepping back from official royal duties in 2020 and now live in the US Photograph: Andrew Kelly/ReutersHarry has argued that it is too dangerous to bring his family back to the UK without sufficient police protection and has taken the government to court the duke’s security in the UK is now made on a case-by-case basis decided by the executive committee for the protection of royalty and public figures Harry’s lawyers have accused Britain’s Home Office, or interior ministry, of “singling him out” for “inferior treatment” and say that his safety, security and life are at stake in his appeal against arrangements for his security while in the UK. The Duke of Sussex has previously said he faces a greater risk than his late mother, with “additional layers of racism and extremism”. He also believes his family faces an “international threat” and has already highlighted that al Qaida had called for him to be killed after Ravec’s decision. The Home Office is opposing Harry’s security appeal on Ravec’s behalf as it has legal responsibility over its decisions. Sir James Eadie KC, for the Home Office, has said Ravec’s decision for a “bespoke” arrangement was seen to have “positive advantages” as a flexible, tailored approach better suited to the duke’s circumstances. The judges, Sir Geoffrey Vos, Lord Justice Bean and Lord Justice Edis, will give their decision at London’s court of appeal at 2pm today. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The Duke of Sussex has claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know “how much longer my father has” as he spoke of his hopes for a “reconciliation” with his family In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security When asked if Charles had been approached to use his influence in Harry’s legal problems, the duke appeared to imply the King was a hindrance, a comment likely to deepen the rift with his father and his brother, the Prince of Wales He said: “I’ve never asked him to intervene I’ve asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their job.” I don’t know how much longer my father has he won’t speak to me because of this security stuff Harry, who appeared emotional and close to tears through much of the interview, offered an olive branch, saying he could “forgive my family’s involvement”, naming Charles, the Prince of Wales and his stepmother, the Queen, in events since he began dating his wife Meghan in 2016 He also said information he learned during the legal process led him to discover “some people want history to repeat itself”, in an apparent reference to the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie’s skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, that William had physically attacked him, that the King put his own interests above Harry’s and was jealous of Meghan. In a series of interviews to promote the book, Harry attacked the reputation of Camilla, saying her willingness to forge relationships with the British press made her “dangerous”, and he said she tried to rehabilitate her “image” at his cost. “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things,” said Harry. He added: “But you know, I would love reconciliation with my family,” and said there was “no point in continuing to fight anymore”. Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk “would force us to come back”. The duke lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK and said in the TV interview he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK”. He failed in his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. “But 2020, when that decision happened, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it,” said Harry. He added: “I thought, with all the disagreements and all of the chaos that’s happening, the one thing that I could rely on is my family keeping me safe. “And not only did they decide to remove my security in the UK, but they also signalled to every single government around the world not to protect us.” He also told the BBC: “Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020 and they hoped that me knowing that risk would force us to come back.” The duke said the protection given to members of the monarchy was a form of “control”, saying: “I think what really worries me more than anything else about today’s decision, depending on what happens next, it set a new precedent that security can be used to control members of the family. “And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life.” Ex-BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond writes in the Daily Express that Harry “says he can only come back to the UK with his family if he is invited, because then he would get the security he believes he needs”. She continues: “But this bombshell of an interview is unlikely to bring that invitation any closer. And that’s because at the root of the rift is the question of trust. “Harry’s father and brother do not trust Harry to keep conversations private. And this loudspeaker of a diatribe against them is not going to make them change their minds.” The Duke of Sussex said he believes “some people want history to repeat itself” in an apparent reference to the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales after his failed legal challenge over his UK security Harry, who lost an appeal against the Home Office over the decision to provide him and the Duchess of Sussex with a “lesser level” of security than when they lived in the UK, told the BBC that during the legal battle, he had “discovered that some people want history to repeat itself”. He said: “I don’t want history to repeat itself. “I think there’s a lot of other people out there, and the majority that also don’t want history to repeat itself. “Through the disclosure process, I’ve discovered that some people want history to repeat itself, which is pretty dark.” The duke, 40, has previously used the phrase in reference to his mother’s death in 1997, when he was 12 years old. In 2023, he spoke of his fears of history repeating itself and not wanting to become a single dad himself. “My father coming in, in his dressing gown and sharing that news with me, only now as part of writing the book (Spare), that I really think about how many hours he’d been awake,” he said. “And the compassion that I have for him, as a parent having to sit with that for many, many hours, ringing up friends of his, trying to work out, how the hell do I break this to my two sons? “And I never want to be in that position, part of the reason why we are here now, I never ever want to be in that position. “And I certainly don’t want my children to have a life without a mother or a father.” One of the first times Harry alluded to his mother’s death using the phrase publicly was in 2019, when he made a statement after the Duchess of Sussex started legal action against The Mail On Sunday newspaper over an allegation it unlawfully published one of her private letters. Releasing a statement at the time, he said: “Though this action may not be the safe one, it is the right one. “Because my deepest fear is history repeating itself. “I’ve seen what happens when someone I love is commoditised to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person. “I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces.” It was also a key theme in the interview he and Meghan had with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in March 2021. Harry said “my biggest fear was history repeating itself”, and added: “What I was seeing was history repeating itself, but definitely far more dangerous – because then you add race in, and you add social media in. “When you can see something happening in the same kind of way, anybody would ask for help, ask the system of which you are part of, especially when you know there is a relationship there that they could help and share some truth or call the dogs off.” After the Court of Appeal ruling on Friday, in the interview, the BBC asked Harry who he thought wanted history to repeat itself. He declined to answer, saying: “I’m not going to share at this point. “I know all the names of the people that were involved in this process. “You have to question, why wasn’t I put through the same risk management board that everybody else was put through, including members of my family?” Asked if he rejects that the changes to his security are to do with the fact he is no longer a working royal, the duke said: “Whether I have an official role or not is irrelevant to the threats, risks and impact on the reputation of the UK if something was to happen.” He appealed against the Home Office, which is legally responsible for the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), the body which authorises protection for senior royals. A Home Office spokesperson said: “We are pleased that the court has found in favour of the Government’s position in this case. “The UK Government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. “It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.” Division One leaders Nottinghamshire eased to a nine-wicket win inside three days after outplaying Sussex in their Rothesay County Championship clash at Trent Bridge Needing 148 to win after Sussex were bowled out for 278 in their second innings, Nottinghamshire were home and dry in 25.5 overs after unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Haseeb Hameed (62) and England's Ben Duckett (59) earning 21 points from their second victory of the campaign A doughty 74 from Sussex captain John Simpson, backed up by off-spinning all-rounder Jack Carson's 43 kept the home side in the field until lunchtime but Nottinghamshire looked as it they were no mood to be still playing at tea completing the job in good time to watch their neighbours from Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final later Farhan Ahmed, their 17-year-old off-spinner, delivered another stand-out display with the ball, taking four for 54, with Australian seamer Fergus O'Neill signing off with three for 74 in his last match for the county. With an overnight lead of 64, much depended not just on the experience and know-how of Simpson but also on the ability of the three remaining batters to stick with him as Sussex sought to make Nottinghamshire work for their victory. In the event, the 36-year-old left-hander found a doughty and productive ally in his overnight partner, 24-year-old Carson. He and the skipper frustrated the home attack for 96 minutes, extending their partnership to 87 runs before, facing the second new ball, the younger man clipped Brett Hutton straight to midwicket, where sub fielder Freddie McCann had been moved from slip moments earlier. Carson batted for two hours and 18 minutes for his 43, which contained five fours. With an important obstacle removed, the Sussex innings fell away quickly. Ahmed, called into the attack with the new ball only 12 overs old, needed just one delivery with it to have Ollie Robinson caught behind. Left to eke out what he could, Simpson perished in Ahmed's next over, caught by Josh Tongue in a failed attempt to clear the long-on boundary. The Nottinghamshire target was heading towards the territory that Sussex felt might have been 'tricky' in the overcast conditions of Saturday, but Hameed quickly made it look much less daunting as warm sunshine presented the best batting conditions of the match. It did not help Sussex's cause that Jayden Seales, who played his part in reducing Nottinghamshire from 167 for three to 210 for eight on the second morning, slipped back into his wayward ways of Friday evening, handing Hameed plenty of opportunities to give himself a flying start, which he eagerly snapped up. In his opening two overs from the Stuart Broad End he conceded four boundaries to Hameed, coming back for a third at the Radcliffe Road End to see Ben Slater hammer him for six and four. Little wonder, when Slater pulled him to be caught at deep square leg in his fourth over, he declined to celebrate. Nottinghamshire had polished off 67 of their required runs in 14.2 overs with Slater's dismissal, which only ushered in Duckett, looking to make amends after falling in single figures in the first innings of one of his nowadays rare appearances in the Championship. Five fours and four sixes - all off the unfortunate Carson - as he raced to a half-century in 23 balls confirmed that impression. Hameed's 50 from 71 balls, though beautiful to watch, looked pedestrian by comparison. And it was Hameed who hit the winning run with the result wrapped up at 3.27pm. After 21 wickets in four matches, the end of O'Neill's stint at Trent Bridge will leave a hole in the Nottinghamshire attack, although his replacement, Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, arrives in time for their next fixture, against his former county, Hampshire, on May 9. Nottinghamshire go clear at the top as Duckett, Hameed make quick work of SussexJohn Simpson's fighting 74 couldn't rescue visitors from early woes as victory sealed in time for FA Cup semi Farhan Ahmed - a generational talent keeping it real for NottsHis impact was huge, his efforts far more than lovable Josh Tongue hints at future glories as Nottingham turns the clock backSeamer looks ready to take his place in England Test plans after seizing the initiative at Trent Bridge Needing 148 to win after Sussex were bowled out for 278 in their second innings, Nottinghamshire were home and dry in 25.5 overs after unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Haseeb Hameed (62) and England's Ben Duckett (59) A doughty 74 from Sussex captain John Simpson, backed up by off-spinning all-rounder Jack Carson's 43 Farhan Ahmed, their 17-year-old off-spinner, delivered another stand-out display with the ball, taking four for 54, with Australian seamer Fergus O'Neill signing off with three for 74 in his last match for the county much depended not just on the experience and know-how of Simpson but also on the ability of the three remaining batters to stick with him as Sussex sought to make Nottinghamshire work for their victory the 36-year-old left-hander found a doughty and productive ally in his overnight partner He and the skipper frustrated the home attack for 96 minutes extending their partnership to 87 runs before the younger man clipped Brett Hutton straight to midwicket where sub fielder Freddie McCann had been moved from slip moments earlier Carson batted for two hours and 18 minutes for his 43 called into the attack with the new ball only 12 overs old needed just one delivery with it to have Ollie Robinson caught behind caught by Josh Tongue in a failed attempt to clear the long-on boundary The Nottinghamshire target was heading towards the territory that Sussex felt might have been 'tricky' in the overcast conditions of Saturday but Hameed quickly made it look much less daunting as warm sunshine presented the best batting conditions of the match It did not help Sussex's cause that Jayden Seales who played his part in reducing Nottinghamshire from 167 for three to 210 for eight on the second morning slipped back into his wayward ways of Friday evening handing Hameed plenty of opportunities to give himself a flying start In his opening two overs from the Stuart Broad End he conceded four boundaries to Hameed coming back for a third at the Radcliffe Road End to see Ben Slater hammer him for six and four when Slater pulled him to be caught at deep square leg in his fourth over Nottinghamshire had polished off 67 of their required runs in 14.2 overs with Slater's dismissal looking to make amends after falling in single figures in the first innings of one of his nowadays rare appearances in the Championship Five fours and four sixes - all off the unfortunate Carson - as he raced to a half-century in 23 balls confirmed that impression And it was Hameed who hit the winning run with the result wrapped up at 3.27pm the end of O'Neill's stint at Trent Bridge will leave a hole in the Nottinghamshire attack Atkinson 4-120) and 132 for 0 (Haines 69*) drew with Surrey 490 (Lawrence 117 Champions Surrey are still looking for the first win of the season in the Rothesay County Championship after they drew with Sussex at Hove Surrey's hopes of putting pressure on their hosts on the final day evaporated when they lost their last seven wickets for 100 runs in the morning session They still took a first-innings lead of 55 after being dismissed for 490, but Tom Haines followed his first-innings 174 with an unbeaten 69 (nine fours) and Dan Hughes contributed 49 to an unbroken first-wicket stand of 132 Haines took his aggregate for the season to 449 and is averaging 89.80 Surrey needed early wickets to put pressure back on Sussex but the openers wiped out the arrears in the 17th over by which time Surrey had to employ spin at both ends because of the poor light with skipper Rory Burns bowling three overs and Dan Worrall and Dom Sibley sending down some exploratory legbreaks Bad light stopped play at 3.25pm and there was never any chance that the players would return In the end the loss of 83 overs during the first three days to bad weather and a pitch which hardly deteriorated ended up frustrating both teams Surrey took 15 points and Sussex 14 and both sides remain unbeaten after three matches Surrey began the day on 390 for 3 with ambitions to go past Sussex's 435 and make it an awkward second innings for their hosts But they lost momentum straight away. Ollie Robinson's third ball of the day stopped in the pitch and Dan Lawrence gave midwicket an easy catch without adding to his 107 which came off 111 balls with ten fours and a six Robinson settled into a probing spell of 11-2-42-1 and Jayden Seales gave good support on a pitch that offered more seam movement than had been evident in the previous two days under low cloud cover and with the floodlights in use And after conceding 162 runs during the afternoon session on the third day and incurring the wrath of coach Paul Farbrace Sussex were much more disciplined in the field Seales bowled at decent pace from the Sea End and was rewarded with wickets in successive overs Ben Foakes fenced at a ball of good length for 60 then Ryan Patel fatally chased a widish one Left-arm spinner James Coles finished things off with the last four wickets. Jordan Clark heaved across the line before the left-arm spinner picked up the final three wickets in six balls. Atkinson inside-edged a full toss on to his off stump, Matthew Fisher was bowled trying to guide his second delivery down to third man and Coles completed his maiden five-for when he fired one down the leg side and Ollie Sykes got a thin edge to John Simpson, who took his fourth catch of the innings to ensure Sussex took maximum bowling points, an unlikely outcome at the start of the day. Haines, Hughes steer Sussex to safety as Surrey draw another blankChampions remain winless after Hove pitch and weather combine to stultifying effect Pope, Lawrence blitz centuries as Surrey sprint for parityEngland duo thrive in batting friendly conditions to give Sussex a taste of their own medicine Tom Haines ticks off another Division One century to prove his worthOpener scores second consecutive hundred as Surrey toil before making solid start to their first innings Surrey lose their bearings as Sussex's TomToms drive the agendaChampions given the hurry-up by Division's pacesetters in morning session They still took a first-innings lead of 55 after being dismissed for 490, but Tom Haines followed his first-innings 174 with an unbeaten 69 (nine fours) and Dan Hughes contributed 49 to an unbroken first-wicket stand of 132 But they lost momentum straight away. Ollie Robinson's third ball of the day stopped in the pitch and Dan Lawrence gave midwicket an easy catch without adding to his 107 Left-arm spinner James Coles finished things off with the last four wickets Jordan Clark heaved across the line before the left-arm spinner picked up the final three wickets in six balls Atkinson inside-edged a full toss on to his off stump Matthew Fisher was bowled trying to guide his second delivery down to third man and Coles completed his maiden five-for when he fired one down the leg side and Ollie Sykes got a thin edge to John Simpson who took his fourth catch of the innings to ensure Sussex took maximum bowling points an unlikely outcome at the start of the day Final values for Sussex County’s property reassessments are in It’s the county’s first property tax reassessment since the 1970s prompted by settlement of an education funding equity case in 2020 where the Court of Chancery ruled Delaware’s property tax system unconstitutional which runs the county’s reassessment process is on track to wrap up the process this year Property owners had opportunities to file informal appeals to their new assessed values until January and will have the chance to make formal appeals between March and May Sussex County Councilmembers unanimously approved an ordinance at its meeting Tuesday that allows the Board of Assessment Review to set its own rules Sussex County finance director Gina Jennings said that’s a fair ask “This ordinance today just allows them to adopt the rules to follow the code in Title Nine to do what they're supposed to be doing… New Castle County allows the board to set their own rules already in Title Nine of the state code and Kent County had this language in Chapter Nine of Kent Code.” Jennings said those involved in Sussex County’s reassessment thought it was best to do the same “But our code never said that the Board could set their own rules So we're asking you today for the public hearing to adopt the ordinance to allow them to create their own rules.” The county tax rate will go down to reflect the updated assessments and make the changes for the county The new tax rates will be set during the budget process later this year Residents can use a newly launched property tax calculator to see an estimate of what their 2025 tax bill will be at the county website WATCH NOW: Jennie Bond criticises Prince Harry for fuelling speculation about King's health Prince Harry's former royal protection officer has criticised the Duke of Sussex for claiming he is the victim of a "stitch-up" regarding his UK security arrangements described the duke's comments as "really offensive" The criticism follows Harry's recent loss in the Court of Appeal over his security arrangements while in the UK Wharfe believes the duke has "played the wrong card" in his approach to security concerns after stepping down as a working royal in 2020 Prince Harry's former bodyguard hits back at Duke's 'offensive' stitch-up claim He suggested Harry cannot expect the same level of protection he received when he was a working member of the Royal Family "I don't see how he can expect to get full protection when he arrived back in the UK when he is no longer a member working the Royal Family when he knows that the actual security package comes at the expense of the British taxpayer," Wharfe told PA The former protection officer explained that the Government and police are aligned on this issue He stated Harry has been offered "protection of sorts" based on risk assessment which is "about the best he can expect" Wharfe pointed out that multiple authorities have reviewed the situation saying: "The High Court has seen that Ken Wharfe (right) previously protected Harry Harry lost his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office over the decision that he should receive a different degree of protection in the UK Harry claimed he "can't see a world" in which he would bring his wife and children back to the UK He described the situation as "a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up" The duke said he is "feeling very let down" and struggling to forgive a decision that "affects me every single day" and is "knowingly putting me and my family in harm's way" Harry's security level changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals Wharfe said Harry's claim of a "stitch-up" was "really offensive" and suggested a different approach is needed "I think what he should be doing now is actually showing some humility certainly towards his father," he said Ken Wharfe protected Princess Diana throughout her life The former protection officer advised that if reconciliation is Harry's goal "this is hardly the way to go about reconciling the differences that exist within your family." Wharfe recommended Harry should try to "begin a way of reconciling with his family and agreeing and approaching both the Government and the police" to potentially secure better protection than he currently receives He suggested a more conciliatory approach might yield better results for the duke's security concerns and he does not know "how much longer my father has" left Wharfe noted that Harry's current situation "must be incredibly lonely" He added: "I'm sure he is ultimately concerned about his father's health." Ken Wharfe and Princess Diana pictured in Paris in 1992 He suggested that if Harry has greater knowledge about Charles's health "he may have a good reason to worry about how long his father has to live" This would mean "there's even a greater wish upon his part to see his father and to reconcile his differences" a Home Office spokesman expressed satisfaction with the outcome: "We are pleased that the court has found in favour of the Government's position in this case "The UK Government's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate "It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals' security." 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