Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the United Kingdom next month with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, marking the youngsters’ first visit to their father’s home country since 2022.
The family is expected to travel to the U.K. in July, where they will split their stay between a royal residence and private accommodation. While Archie and Lilibet will accompany their parents, they are not expected to take part in any public engagements.
The visit is particularly significant given Prince Harry’s long-standing concerns over security in Britain. Since stepping back as senior royals in 2020, Harry has repeatedly argued that it is unsafe to bring his wife and children to the U.K. after losing taxpayer-funded police protection. However, staying on a royal estate means the family will benefit from the existing security arrangements provided at the property.
During the trip, Harry and Meghan will focus on several charitable engagements, including events linked to the Invictus Games Foundation. Prince Harry is scheduled to attend the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House and participate in private meetings with the organization at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Duke of Sussex will also visit Birmingham Children’s Hospital to celebrate the 20th anniversary of WellChild’s first specialist nurse program before joining events marking the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
In addition, Harry will attend Scotty’s Summer Festival in his role as Global Ambassador for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity supporting bereaved military children.
The visit could also provide a rare opportunity for Archie and Lilibet to spend time with their grandfather, King Charles III. Since Harry and Meghan relocated to California in 2020, the King has had only limited contact with his grandchildren, having reportedly met Princess Lilibet only once.
Whether the trip leads to any wider reconciliation within the Royal Family remains uncertain. Prince Harry has publicly expressed his desire to repair relationships with his family, although tensions remain following the publication of his memoir Spare and several high-profile interviews.
A meeting with Prince William is considered unlikely by royal insiders, highlighting the continuing rift between the brothers.
There is also speculation that the Sussex family could visit Althorp, the ancestral home where Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, is buried, during their stay.
