An “exhausted and overwhelmed” Prince Harry says his “worst fears have been confirmed.”

The Duke of Sussex, along with Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, now lives in Montecito, California.

After stepping down from their royal duties in January 2020, the couple spent time in Canada and the U.S. before settling in the celebrity-filled coastal town.

Back during the “Sandringham summit,” which was held to discuss the terms of their new roles, it was decided that they would no longer receive full-time police protection.

This level of security is reserved for senior royals, including King Charles III, the Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children.

Instead, Harry and Meghan were offered “bespoke” security arrangements, which require giving 30 days’ notice before traveling to the U.K. Each trip would be reviewed for potential threats and a decision made on whether protection was warranted.

Now, following a two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal in London, Prince Harry has broken his silence about his ongoing legal battle.

In February 2020, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) decided that Prince Harry and his family would receive a different level of security while in the U.K., following their relocation to the United States.