The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to bring their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the United Kingdom for the first time in over four years, according to reports. The children, aged seven and five, last visited Britain in 2022 during the late Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations.
Prince Harry had previously lost a legal battle against the Home Office for automatic police protection while in the UK, citing safety concerns for his family. However, he has since been granted a full risk assessment, and a final decision on security provision is pending from the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec).
Harry intends to bring his family to an event next month promoting the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, scheduled for Birmingham in 2027. The visit is reportedly contingent on adequate security assurances. A spokesperson for the Sussexes has been contacted for comment.
King Charles has not seen his youngest grandchildren in person since 2022, and it remains unclear if he will meet them during the upcoming visit. An LA-based business associate of Harry and Meghan noted a "warming of the frost" between the King and his son following Harry's public criticisms in his memoir, Spare, and television interviews.
Harry has reportedly told friends in the US that he is "excited" for his children to reconnect with their paternal grandfather. A source said: "Harry says he's coming back before the end of the year with the children with the express intent to reunite with his dad." During the visit, the Duke will also attend engagements with his remaining patronages, including WellChild and Scotty's Little Soldiers.
