British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday (August 20) that security arrangements for Prince Harry and Meghan were a private matter for the couple, adding that he wished them well following reports they plan to move back to Britain.

The couple's security has been a contentious issue for Harry since he lost automatic police protection after stepping down from royal duties in 2020 and subsequently challenged the arrangements in court.

When asked by reporters whether the government was going to pay for the couple's security, Burnham said: "This is a private matter. It's a matter for Harry and for Meghan, and we wish them well in the move that they are making."

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UK PM Burnham says Prince Harry and Meghan's security is a private matter

VIDEO SHOWS: UK PRIME MINISTER ANDY BURNHAM SPEAKING ABOUT PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN'S MOVE BACK TO UK.

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SHOWS: WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (AUGUST 20, 2026) (UK POOL - Broadcast: No use UK. Digital: No use UK, except UK newspapers)

1. BRITAIN'S PRIME MINISTER ANDY BURNHAM SPEAKING TO PEOPLE DURING VISIT TO WASTE SITE

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITAIN'S PRIME MINISTER, ANDY BURNHAM, SAYING:

REPORTER: "Meghan and Harry are moving back to the UK from California. Is the government going to establish their security and pay for it?

BURNHAM: Well, this is a private matter. It's a matter for Harry and for Meghan, and we wish them well in the move that they're making."

3. BURNHAM SPEAKING TO PEOPLE DURING VISIT TO WASTE SITE