Prince Harry remains hopeful that his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, will accompany him on an upcoming visit to the United Kingdom, despite ongoing security concerns. The family has not visited the UK together since 2022.
Prince Harry has previously stated his reluctance to bring his family to the UK without enhanced security measures. The core of the dispute lies with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which determines security provisions for senior royals and public figures. Harry's team contends that the security offered is not proportionate to the perceived risk and that the potential threat has not been adequately assessed.
A prior legal challenge by the prince regarding his police protection also failed, during which time Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet have not visited the UK or seen their grandfather, King Charles.
Prince Harry and Meghan were last together in the UK for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. Since then, Prince Harry has traveled to the UK alone, meeting with his father in September of last year, a meeting seen as a step toward reconciliation.
Despite the security challenges, efforts are reportedly still being made to ensure the upcoming trip proceeds as scheduled, with no alterations to events, venues, or attendees announced thus far. The royal family has offered Prince Harry and his family accommodation on a royal estate, which would include existing security measures. However, Prince Harry's team has highlighted the risks associated with external events, particularly as the visit aims to promote the Invictus Games, an organization he founded, which are slated to be held in Birmingham next year.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry stated that his UK program includes public and private engagements and that safe accommodation is only one part of an effective security plan, as risks follow individuals. The government has declined to comment on specific security arrangements for high-profile individuals but has assured that any measures would be "rigorous and proportionate," adding that details are not disclosed to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of security plans.