Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to meet with King Charles during their upcoming visit to the UK next month. Sources from the royal family have indicated that similar arrangements have been made in the past when Prince Harry visited alone. The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to travel to the UK in early July to participate in a one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham on July 10.
It was recently revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan will be accompanied by their children, Archie and Lilibet, on this visit, marking the first time the family will be in the UK together in four years. The last time Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, saw their grandfather, King Charles, in person was during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Prince Harry had previously expressed a desire to bring his children to the UK but cited safety concerns due to the ongoing legal battle over his security arrangements. Despite losing court battles over taxpayer-funded security, Harry has requested a review of the situation from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been assured of adequate security measures during their upcoming trip. They have also been offered accommodations at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, although they have yet to confirm their acceptance of the invitation.
The visit comes after Prince Harry reunited with King Charles last September for the first time in 19 months. There are indications that the King is open to meeting with Harry, Meghan, and their children if a formal request is made. Sources close to the royal family have expressed hopes of improved relations between the parties, despite past tensions.
It remains uncertain whether Prince Harry and Meghan, or just Harry alone, plan to see Prince William and Princess Kate during their visit. Reports suggest that the relationship between the Sussexes and the Cambridges has been strained in recent times.
In his efforts to reconcile with his family, Prince Harry has made public statements about his strained relationships within the royal family. Despite past controversies and disagreements, Harry and Meghan are set to participate in the Invictus Games event in Birmingham, with additional charitable engagements planned during their visit to the UK.