This is a shared burden

The royals exist in a context much unlike most public figures. One part celebrity and one part governmental figure, they can't be expected to live by the same expectations of either party. If they were simply celebrities, then they would not have threats from terrorist organizations, as Princes William and Harry both received during their military service.^[1] If they were only figures of government, they would not receive the sensationalism and celebrity that they often do. Most importantly, they had no choice in their birth into royalty, nor do those who marry into it have a choice in who they ultimately love.^[2] With this in mind, the Duke and Duchess's decision to forgo their royal duties, in favor of a more independent lifestyle should also be reflected in their royal privileges. They are still subject to the dangers that figures in government are often threatened by, but much of their attention is merely paparazzi and media. They should be willing to acknowledge this mixture of exposure that they are subject to, and realize that the state cannot be solely responsible for their safety.

[P1] The royal family exists in a different context, and therefore cannot be held to the same expectations of autonomy. [P2] The couples' decision to leave behind their royal duties means that they should also expect to leave behind some royal privileges.