Meghan Markle Finally Joining Prince Harry in the UK With Archie and Lilibet — but There's a Catch
Meghan is reportedly heading to the UK with Archie and Lilibet after all, but don't expect to see her at any of Prince Harry's public events
After much speculation about Meghan Markle and the children travelling to the UK to join Prince Harry, it has been reported that they will join him after all. However, even if Markle does make the trip, she will apparently not attend any public events. This report follows the news that Harry was denied taxpayer-funded security for his family while in Britain.
According to The Telegraph, the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet will join Prince Harry in Britain this week. Their trip has fueled speculation of a potential reunion with King Charles during Harry's week-long visit, which coincides with the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games. The King last saw his grandchildren in 2022 during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
Harry arrived in London on Monday alone, as security concerns reportedly prompted his family to initially skip the trip. While recent reports suggest those safety concerns may have been resolved, the outlet claims the former Suits actress has still pulled out of a scheduled Invictus Games event.
Just two weeks ago, the plan looked very different. Markle was expected to join Harry at several events in London and Birmingham, which would have marked her first public appearance in the UK since 2022. However, those plans changed rapidly after the couple was denied taxpayer-funded police protection, leading her to withdraw from a scheduled appearance at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
While in the UK, Harry carried out his engagement with WellChild, where he serves as patron. One of the highlights of the trip was his visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the charity's specialist nursing programme. Speaking to executives, nurses, and the families they support, the Duke thanked them for their work, saying, "I don't know if you hear it enough, the difference that you make every single day is quite literally changing daily lives."
The main focus of Harry's visit is Friday's one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be held at Birmingham's NEC—the tournament's main venue. During the event, he is expected to watch and take part in a series of exhibition activities alongside former Invictus competitors.
The 2027 Games will welcome more than 550 wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans from 26 nations, along with their families. Competing across 12 adaptive sports, the participants aim to support their recovery and inspire others through their stories.
