During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Holland this week, their private security officers are not authorized to carry guns.

The royal couple has been informed of the decision, and they are due to attend the Invictus Games opening ceremony on Saturday, April 16.

Meghan and Harry’s private security guards will not be armed during their visit to Holland, according to Dutch authorities.

“No, in the Netherlands only government officials (police, military personnel etc) are allowed to carry weapons”, said police spokeswoman Anna Sophia Posthumous when asked if the private guards of the royal couple are allowed to carry weapons.

However, according to sources, the Dutch police may grant Meghan and Harry ‘VIP status.’