Canada spent more on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle security than any other VIP

Canadian taxpayers spent more money to protect Prince Harry and Meghan Markle than any other internationally protected person over a five-year period ^[1].

The expenditure highlights the high cost of maintaining security for high-profile foreign dignitaries and the specific risks associated with the couple's public visibility during visits to Canada ^[1].

According to government data, the total amount spent on security for the couple over the five-year window reached $539,000 ^[1]. This figure places Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the top of the list for security spending among all internationally protected persons visiting the country [1, 2].

Security protection is a standard requirement for internationally protected persons during official visits to ensure their safety and the stability of the events ^[2]. The cost of these operations reflects the level of security provided by Canadian authorities to manage the crowds and potential threats that accompany the couple's presence ^[2].

While the specific years of the five-year period were not disclosed in the available records, the total represents a significant investment in personnel and logistics ^[1]. The RCMP and other security agencies coordinate these efforts to protect the couple during their stays in various Canadian cities ^[2].

Government officials have not provided a detailed breakdown of the specific services that contributed to the $539,000 total ^[1]. However, the data confirms that the couple's security needs exceeded those of all other foreign VIPs categorized under the same protection status during that timeframe [1, 2].