Prince Harry ‘to pay for bodyguard to protect Meghan Markle’

Prince Harry is prepared to pay to fund the protection of girlfriend Meghan Markle when she is visiting him in the UK, it has been claimed.

The 32-year-old is said to be concerned about the actress’ safety after criticising the coverage of their relationship and is keen to protect her.

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The Royal’s mother, Prince Diana, died following a car crash that occurred while she was being pursued by foreign paparazzi.

And a senior inside source told the Evening Standard that there have been initial discussions about hiring a retired Scotland Yard Personal Protection Officer.

They said: ‘There have been initial discussions about this matter.

‘HRH has made it clear that he believes Miss Markle’s personal safety is paramount and that the behaviour of some elements of the media and press has been grossly unacceptable.

AND TIME) Prince Harry attends the Armistice Day Service at the National Memorial Arboretum on November 11, 2016 in Alrewas, England. Armistice Day commemorates the signing of the armistice in WW1 between the Allies and Germany at 11am on November 11, 1918. 

At the exact time and date each year after Britain has held a two minute silence to remember the dead from the First and Second World Wars and the 12000 British Service personal who have been killed or injured since 1945.

‘But in the end it comes down to a matter of cost, who is paying for what. Protecting the Royal Family is a hugely expensive business.’

Prince Harry’s father hired his former personal protection officer to watch over the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles.

Another source told Standard that while the protection of mainstream Royals is fully funded by the tax payer, it is not for all Royals.

The Suits actress, who has been dating Harry for around two months, is said to be ‘relaxed’ about the situation.

The cost of a retired freelance SO14 officer full time would be around £50,000 annually as they would already receive a final salary pension.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: ‘We wouldn’t comment on private matters.’