The BBC has acknowledged a “lapse” in its editorial standards concerning statements made by Prince Harry in his recent interview. This admission follows the court’s ruling in favor of the Home Office in Prince Harry’s security case.
The BBC noted that Radio 4’s “Today” program failed to question the Duke of Sussex’s assertion that the downgrading of his U.K. security was “an establishment stitch-up.” The broadcaster also pointed out that “Today” did not present the perspectives of the Home Office and Buckingham Palace.
Prince Harry also suggested that the King could assist in the matter, not by intervening, but by stepping aside and allowing officials to carry out their duties.
In a statement regarding the interview, the BBC said: “Claims were repeated that the process had been ‘an establishment stitch-up’ and we failed to properly challenge this and other allegations.” The BBC added, “This was a lapse in our usual high editorial standards.”
Following the interview, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace responded to Prince Harry’s claims, stating: “All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.”
