Meghan Markle is unlikely to return to the UK before 2027 unless security arrangements for the Sussex family are resolved, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams. The Duchess has not visited Britain since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022, while Prince Harry has made several trips amid an ongoing legal battle over police protection.
Harry recently won the right to automatic armed police protection after writing to the home secretary about a stalker incident during a London visit. However, a YouGov poll shows declining popularity for the couple among the British public, which Fitzwilliams says could complicate any return. He told GB News: 'I cannot see Meghan coming to Britain before the Invictus Games because, what would she do and why would she come?'
The Invictus Games are scheduled for 2027 in Birmingham, and the Duchess is not expected to attend before then. Harry has previously stated he does not feel safe bringing his wife and children to the UK, saying in a BBC interview: 'I can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point.'
Despite the challenges, Harry has made efforts to reconcile with the royal family, including a visit to King Charles last year. It remains unclear whether any royals will attend the 2027 Games, though experts suggest Harry has extended invitations as an olive branch.
