Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are set to return to the UK next month for the first time since 2022. The family will travel from their home in the United States so Harry can attend the one-year countdown event to the 2027 Invictus Games. While Harry typically visits the UK alone, this trip is expected to include his wife and children.
Potential Royal Reunions
The visit may lead to reunions with several royal relatives. King Charles, Harry's father, whom he has not seen since last September, is likely to meet with the family. Harry is also expected to reconnect with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, with whom he has maintained close ties. However, a reunion with his estranged brother, Prince William, remains unlikely as the pair have not spoken for some time.
Queen Camilla's Reported Avoidance
According to The Times, Queen Camilla is reportedly planning to "steer clear" of Prince Harry during his UK visit. The report states that Her Majesty is "staying well clear" and is "unlikely to get involved" with any discussions involving Harry and Meghan. This decision is believed to stem from Harry's portrayal of Camilla in his 2023 memoir Spare, which was critical of her. The Times suggests that Camilla will likely stay at her private home, Ray Mill in Wiltshire, while Harry and Meghan are in the UK.
Accommodation and Plans
It is rumored that Harry, Meghan, and their children will stay at a royal residence during their July visit, with Buckingham Palace being a possible location. No official comments have been made regarding their travel plans or accommodations. The Invictus Games countdown event marks a significant milestone for the sporting competition founded by Harry for wounded veterans.
This trip will be the first time Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet have been in the UK since 2022, when they attended Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The family's visit comes amid ongoing tensions within the royal family, but no formal meetings with senior royals have been confirmed.
