The Canadian Taxpayers Federation delivered an 80,000-signature petition to Mr Trudeau's office opposing footing the bill. There has been similar opposition in the UK. Buckingham Palace and the Met refused to comment last night, and it was clear Scotland Yard had been caught unawares by the Canadian statement. .......
The decision puts the globe-trotting couple in a potentially explosive predicament.
As
recently as last Friday, when they updated their personal website, the
Sussexes were adamant they are legally entitled to year-round police
protection. In a statement they said:
'It is agreed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to
require effective security to protect them and their son.
'This
is based on the duke's public profile by virtue of being born into the
Royal Family, his military service, the duchess's own independent
profile, and the shared threat and risk level documented specifically
over the last few years.'
But with
Canada now refusing to help, the responsibility for protecting the
Sussexes will be placed solely at the feet of the Metropolitan Police –
and UK taxpayers.
The only other option would be for the couple to agree to pay for their own security guards."
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