Prince Harry is reportedly considering a visit to the UK, but only under certain conditions.
Rumors suggest that he's contemplating bringing Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet along, but there's a catch. The Duke of Sussex is expected to return to the UK in a few weeks for a special service at St. Paul's Cathedral on May 8th, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a passion project he initiated to support sick and injured servicemen and women.
The inaugural event took place in London in 2014, co-founded by Harry himself. While Meghan has been a staunch supporter of Invictus, having recently joined Harry on a trip to Canada to promote the 2025 games, uncertainties loom over whether she and their children will join him for the London event next month.
However, Harry faces a significant hurdle. According to reports, he's hesitant to bring his family to the UK unless he can overturn a Home Office ruling denying him immediate police protection while in the country. The decision, made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures in February 2020, stripped Harry of the same level of publicly funded protection during his visits. His legal team argues that this decision unfairly targeted him and left his family vulnerable, as they contend that without adequate security measures, his children Archie and Lilibet cannot feel secure or at ease in the UK.
Yet, there are voices questioning the necessity of such security measures. Some argue that the level of security provided should be deemed appropriate for each circumstance, and Harry's insistence on additional measures seems excessive. Critics suggest that Harry's motives may not solely revolve around security concerns but could be driven by a desire to avoid scrutiny and maintain a certain status.
Amidst these discussions, reports emerge of Prince Harry's plea to Meghan Markle, urging her to accompany him on his upcoming trip to the UK. The source claims that Harry expressed his reluctance to continue making solo trips and stressed the importance of family unity. However, logistical challenges and safety concerns complicate the possibility of Meghan and the children joining Harry for the visit. Despite Harry's desire for regular family visits and bridge-building, the current circumstances make it difficult for them to fulfill those aspirations.
