Is Prince Harry in Danger? 'Terrified' Duke Reportedly Tailed by Known Stalker Inside High Court During Daily Mail Trial

In a scene more akin to a psychological thriller than a day at the Royal Courts of Justice, Prince Harry was reportedly tailed by a known stalker while attending his latest legal hearing. As the Duke of Sussex sat in the High Court giving emotional evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail over allegations of unlawful information gathering, a woman described as a 'fixated individual' was spotted sitting just a few metres behind him on two separate occasions.

The chilling proximity of the woman — who is believed to have mental health issues — was first noticed by Harry's private security team. Despite their immediate alarm, court staff said little could be done to remove her. Because the court is a public building, the source noted that 'she has a right to be there', regardless of the duke's concerns.

As the High Court is a public space, the woman legally retained her right to be present in the public gallery alongside the world's media. 'It's not ideal,' a source told The Telegraph, noting that the duke is understandably 'worried' about a security situation that appears to be spiralling beyond his control.

A Pattern of Persistence

This courtroom encounter is not an isolated incident but the latest chapter in a disturbing global pursuit. The woman in question has reportedly tailed the duke as far as Nigeria. More recently, in September 2025, she managed to bypass security protocols to enter a 'secure zone' at a London hotel while Harry was attending the WellChild awards.

Days after that breach, she was seen again at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in west London. Her persistent presence has earned her a place on a 'fixated persons' list compiled by a private intelligence firm, highlighting a level of obsession that experts say cannot be ignored.

Neil Basi, the former head of the UK's Counter Terrorism Unit, described the situation as 'incredibly anxiety‑inducing'. Basi, who served on the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) between 2018 and 2021, warned that such fixations are unpredictable. 'It might be declarations of undying love... or it might be wanting to cause harm,' he said. He added that for any member of the public, having a stalker constantly appear just feet away would be 'absolutely terrifying'.

The Security Standoff

The timing of these security breaches is particularly sensitive. The Home Office recently ordered a fresh review of the duke's protection arrangements while he is on British soil. This follows a long-running legal dispute after Harry's taxpayer-funded security was downgraded following his move to the US.

Last year, the duke wrote directly to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, formally requesting a new risk assessment from RAVEC. Harry has previously argued that the current lack of automatic, high-level police protection makes it 'impossible' to safely bring his wife, Meghan, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK.

Mr. Basi supports the need for a renewed assessment, the first for the prince since 2019. 'I cannot see a situation in which his threat and risk have reduced,' Basi argued, suggesting that the duke's global profile and recent publicity may have even heightened the dangers he faces. A decision based on this new assessment of his threat level is expected to be made within the next few weeks, potentially determining whether his family can ever truly feel safe returning to his homeland.