A spokesperson for Prince Harry criticized the last-minute change, noting that the palace had been aware of the legal timelines well in advance.
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"I am aware of multiple briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation at a royal residence," said the spokesperson.
The spokesperson explained that security concerns for the family required alternative planning before the accommodation could be officially locked in.
"Once those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend," said the spokesperson.
The representative expressed frustration over the sudden reversal by the palace, pointing out the contradiction in the timing of the decision.
"It is, therefore, disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday’s judgment in the Associated Newspapers Ltd case cited as the reason," said the spokesperson.
The representative maintained that the scheduling of the court ruling should not have caused a sudden withdrawal of the invitation.
"Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
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It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment," said the spokesperson.
