Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for the first time since 2022. The primary purpose of the visit is to attend the one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games, but new clues suggest the family may also visit the resting place of Harry's late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Clue from Althorp House Website
According to HELLO! magazine, the official website for Althorp House in Northamptonshire—where Diana grew up—states that the estate will be closed on July 10 and 11. These dates fall within the limited summer opening period from July 1 to August 31. The closure coincides with Harry's Invictus Games commitments, which run from July 10 to 17, fueling speculation that the family will pay their respects at Diana's grave.
Royal Residence Offer and Security Concerns
It has been reported that Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence to stay at during their visit, though it remains unclear whether they accepted. Security arrangements for the Sussex family have not been disclosed. Harry previously used Althorp as a base during his visit to the UK for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes' funeral in 2024.
Harry's Emotional Connection to Althorp
In his memoir Spare, Harry wrote about visiting Diana's grave on the 25th anniversary of her death in 2022, bringing Meghan for the first time. He described the emotional moment: 'No visit to this place was ever easy, but this one... Twenty-fifth anniversary. And Meg's first time. At long last, I was bringing the girl of my dreams home to meet mum. We hesitated, hugging, and then I went first. I placed flowers on the grave. Meg gave me a moment, and I spoke to my mother in my head, told her I missed her, and asked her for guidance and clarity.'
Children's First UK Visit Since 2022
Archie and Lilibet have not visited the UK since 2022, when they attended the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This upcoming trip marks a significant family reunion, though details of any meetings with the royal family remain unconfirmed.
