Prince Harry is expected to arrive in the UK within days, and if security concerns are resolved, his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, may accompany him. The Duke of Sussex, 41, has traveled to the UK alone in recent years, but Meghan and the children have not visited since 2022. A family-of-four return could happen next week, depending on whether Harry deems the trip safe after learning days ago that he will not receive armed police protection during the visit.
Potential Meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla
Harry is reportedly eager to make the visit possible, particularly to allow his children to reconnect with Britain and their grandfather, King Charles. Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, have not seen the monarch in four years. If the visit proceeds, they are expected to spend time with the King. Additionally, Queen Camilla, whom Harry has criticized in the past, is reportedly open to meeting the family.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl shared on The Royals Uncensored podcast: “I’m told that the Queen is also very willing to meet them.” She added: “I was speaking to a source close to her this week, wondering if she might not be present because of the frankly horrific things Harry has said about Camilla in Spare. But no, if this meeting goes ahead, she wants to be there, she wants to see those step grandchildren and she’s so in lock step with the King.”
Security and Accommodation Details
Harry’s security arrangements remain a sticking point. He recently lost a legal bid for taxpayer-funded armed police protection during UK visits, a decision that has caused tension. Despite this, the King has reportedly offered the family a royal residence to stay in during their visit, signaling a willingness to facilitate the reunion.
The potential trip marks a significant moment for the Sussexes, who have maintained a strained relationship with the royal family since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Meghan and the children have not set foot in the UK since the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.
