Prince Harry has been dealt an unprecedented blow after Buckingham Palace denied claims from his team that he had been granted permission to stay at the royal residence during his upcoming UK visit. The reversal came just minutes after Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge was left speechless by the initial announcement from the Duke's camp.
Sky News presenter Gareth Barlow broke the update live on air, stating: "Breaking this morning, confusion over Prince Harry's visit to the UK for the Invictus Games. Earlier, Prince Harry's team said he had accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to the UK. However, Buckingham Palace has denied that's the case."
Details of the Visit
The Duke of Sussex is expected to arrive in the UK today without his wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet, after concerns were raised about security for the family. Harry is in the country to attend an event commemorating one year until the Invictus Games, which will take place in Birmingham.
The initial announcement from Harry's team had suggested that the Duke had accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace, a move that would have marked a significant thaw in relations between the Sussexes and the royal family. However, the Palace's swift denial has cast doubt on the state of those relations.
Reversal Leaves Presenter Stunned
Minutes before the denial, Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge had been visibly taken aback by the news from Harry's camp, describing it as a bombshell development. The subsequent reversal has added to the confusion surrounding the Duke's visit.
This is a breaking story, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
