Prince Harry could be traveling to the UK without Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, in a major reversal of plans. Just 24 hours after it was confirmed that the Sussexes would make their first family visit to Britain in four years, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) has turned down Harry's security requests, casting doubt on whether Meghan and the children will join him.
Security Denial Sparks U-Turn
RAVEC determined that no security will be provided for the Duke of Sussex, following a Risk Management Board meeting convened to discuss his protection after he lost automatic 24-hour taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK in 2020. A source told The Sun: "Harry is reassessing things. Ultimately, he is going to do everything he can to find a way to bring them over safely."
The trip, scheduled from July 7 to July 11, was set to include events in Birmingham celebrating the "One Year to Go" countdown for the 2027 Invictus Games, as well as engagements for UK charities such as WellChild and Scotty's Little Soldiers. Harry also hoped to take seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet to meet King Charles and visit Princess Diana's final resting place at Althorp in Northamptonshire.
Healing Family Relations
Earlier, a source close to the prince revealed that Harry agreed to a crucial rule for the visit: all family meetings would be private, with no cameras or subsequent Instagram posts. The source added that the visit is part of Harry's plan to heal his relationship with the Royal Family, as he is "desperate not to strain their relations any further."
The Sussexes have been reluctant to visit the UK as a family since Harry's security protection was removed after he stepped back from his role as a senior working royal. The latest development throws the family's first joint UK trip in four years into uncertainty.
