LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Harry has been subjected to "unlawful and unfair treatment" by the British government over the decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, his lawyer told London's High Court on Tuesday.

Prince Harry's been "unjustifiably treated less favourably than others" over his security arrangements when he's in the UK, the High Court has heard.

Hannah McKay/ReutersPrince Harry’s lawyers argued in court Tuesday that the government was wrong to strip him of automatic police protection when visiting the U.K. after he moved overseas, saying that a successful attack on him would result in “reputational damage” for the U.

Prince Harry has made a High Court challenge against the Home Office over his security protection when visiting the UK. He wants to overturn a ruling that saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a "working royal".

High court in London hears that wider impact of an attack on the duke should have been taken into account

The Duke of Sussex has launched a legal challenge in the High Court after being denied the 'same degree' of security when visiting the UK

Prince Harry "has, unjustifiably, been treated less favourably than others" over his security arrangements when he is the UK, a court has been told.

Prince Harry challenges UK government's decision to strip him of security detail when he moved to US - Prince Harry is challenging the British government's decision to strip him of his security detail

The Duke of Sussex will argue tomorrow that he was treated unfairly when denied security protection after claiming members of the Royal household should not have been able to influence the process. Prince Harry is preparing for a three-day High Court battle after winning the right to challenge the Home Office’s decision not to grant him automatic