Prince Harry is reportedly close to having his police security reinstated, which could pave the way for his wife Meghan Markle and their children to visit the UK. Harry has long insisted that without publicly funded protection, he will not bring his family to his home country. Currently, he pays for private security, but argues they lack the intelligence and jurisdiction to ensure his family's safety.
After years of legal battles, Harry's security needs are undergoing an official risk assessment, with reports suggesting he may regain automatic police protection. While Harry has made several trips to the UK, Meghan has not returned since 2022, when she attended the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral. She did, however, travel to Paris for Fashion Week.
Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine argued that a UK return could boost Meghan's commercial success by reasserting her royal status, benefiting her brand As Ever. However, PR expert Mayah Riaz told the Mirror that such a move would be 'high risk, high noise', warning that the UK media is less forgiving and could reignite old narratives rather than create positive ones.
Riaz noted that Meghan's appeal is strongest in the US, where her 'modern royalty' image resonates. She added that a UK visit would need to be low-key and purpose-driven to avoid appearing performative. Current YouGov polls show Meghan's popularity at 22% in the UK, compared to Harry's 37% and Prince William's 71%.
