Prince Harry is set to return to the UK in September for the annual WellChild Awards in London, and reports suggest he may be offered a room at Buckingham Palace by his father, King Charles.
The reported invitation follows a previous visit earlier this month when Harry was unable to stay at the Palace. His spokesman initially said he would stay, but royal sources later clarified that the request was refused because it was made too late.
Previous Visit and Family Reunion
Despite the accommodation confusion, Harry did reunite with his father and stepmother Queen Camilla at Highgrove, accompanied by his wife Meghan and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet during their July trip.
Now, with Harry expected back in London for the WellChild Awards, The Sun reports that he will be offered a place to stay at the Palace once again, with sources indicating he will accept the 'olive branch' offer well in advance this time.
Meghan and Children's Plans Unclear
It is unclear whether Meghan and the children will join Harry on this upcoming trip. In previous years, he has travelled solo for the awards. The Mirror has contacted Harry's office for comment.
Last month, Harry was forced to backtrack after announcing his whole family would accompany him on his UK trip, following a Home Office letter stating they would not be granted taxpayer-funded security during their stay. His family did not join him on the London leg but later met the King.
Family Holiday and Althorp Visit
Just last week, Meghan shared a series of snaps from their time in the UK on Instagram, including a visit to Althorp, the stately home where the late Princess Diana is buried. The carousel of 12 pictures included Lilibet, five, walking through gardens, and Harry and Archie, seven, carrying flowers.
In his memoir Spare, Harry writes about visiting his mother's final resting place and taking Meghan there on the 25th anniversary of Diana's death.
Security Arrangements Still Pending
Harry lost his automatic right to police security when he stepped back as a working royal. He must give a month's notice for each visit, and his security risk is evaluated before protection is granted. He lost a court battle against the Home Office in May last year.
It has emerged that a review of his security, due by an independent body in March, has been delayed. Officials are dealing with protecting nine former prime ministers, causing a temporary four-month pause in the process.
