Prince Harry and his family have reportedly been offered a royal residence for a possible trip to England next month, though the offer does not include any extra security arrangements.
Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on a wave of reports said to have emerged from “Team Sussex” claiming the Duke of Sussex is planning to return to the UK in July with Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet for what would be their first visit together in four years.
It is understood, however, that Harry and his family have again been offered accommodation on the royal estate should the potential visit go ahead, in line with arrangements made on previous occasions.
The duke has previously been offered rooms at Buckingham Palace, but declined them after reportedly arguing that the location did not provide sufficient security.
It remains unclear whether another royal property, such as St James’s Palace, Windsor or Sandringham, could be made available instead.
Palace officials are not believed to have received a response to the accommodation offer for the proposed summer trip, during which Harry is also said to be hoping to arrange a meeting with his father, King Charles III.
However it is understood that the suggestion that ‘additional arrangements’ have been offered for security provision for a potential visit are wide of the mark.
The palace position remains clear that all matters of security are for the Home Office to decide upon.
Prince Harry and his family have been offered royal accommodation when they come to England next month (Pictured: Harry and Meghan with children Archie and Lilibet).
Prince Harry had been planning the trip for some time, but only recently confirmed his children would accompany him and Meghan following assurances from the Palace, it is understood.
Security Concerns Remain Central to Harry’s UK Visits
It is not the case that His Majesty plays, or could play, a determinant role in that process, nor has he made any private undertakings to his son.
Buckingham Palace has refused comment on the possibility of a meeting between father and son – saying they would not discuss private family matters – but clearly a visit did take place on Harry’s last trip to the UK last September when the two men met at Clarence House for under an hour.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit, from July 6 to July 10, with Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, will mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Prince Harry had been planning the trip for some time, but only recently confirmed his children would accompany him and Meghan following assurances from the Palace, it is understood.
He has long said he does not consider it safe to bring his wife and children to the UK after his exit from the firm in 2020 led to him losing his royal protection.
The Duke previously lost a legal battle over his security arrangements when this protection was removed, and said he could not bring Archie and Lilibet to Britain without putting them ‘in danger’.
Harry Plans Emotional Return to Britain With His Children
He is said to be looking forward to introducing Archie and Lilibet to friends and family and British culture.
The King has only met his youngest grandchild, Lilibet, once before during his late mother’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and Harry has previously spoken about wanting to reconcile with his father since his cancer diagnosis.
The Duke is expected to attend events related to the games, which he founded for injured service veterans, as well as support his remaining patronages such as WellChild.
It has not been confirmed what, if any, role Meghan will have in events with Harry, or whether their children will attend.
The couple have been fiercely protective of Archie and Lilibet’s privacy, very rarely sharing photos of them, and even then their faces are usually obscured.
It will also be Meghan’s first trip to the UK with Harry since their visit following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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