Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as concerns over security arrangements continue to prevent the family from visiting London together.
The Duke of Sussex is expected to travel alone next week for a series of official engagements, including events marking the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
Although Harry will not be accompanied by his family during the London leg of the visit, it remains possible that Meghan, Archie and Lilibet could join him for engagements elsewhere in the UK.
According to reports, no final decision has been made regarding whether the Duchess of Sussex and the children will participate in activities outside the British capital.
Prince Harry had reportedly hoped to bring his family with him on the five-day trip but remained concerned about their safety after they were not granted taxpayer-funded police protection while in the UK.
The Duke, who is fifth in line to the British throne, is said to have formally requested police security for the visit.
However, his team was reportedly informed that such protection would not be provided.
In recent days, Harry has reportedly continued exploring alternative security arrangements that would allow his family to travel safely.
A spokesperson for the Duke told CNN that his security team has been assessing available options to make a family visit possible.
During the trip, Prince Harry will mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham.
The international sporting event, founded by Harry more than a decade ago, brings together wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans from around the world.
In addition to Invictus-related activities, the Duke is also expected to participate in other engagements across the Midlands in support of causes he has championed over the years.
Harry’s security arrangements in the UK have remained a point of contention since he and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working members of the British royal family in 2020.
The Duke has repeatedly argued that the lack of official police protection makes it difficult for him to bring his wife and children to Britain. This position continues to influence the family’s travel plans.
