Prince Harry is still working to bring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the United Kingdom next week, despite renewed uncertainty over security arrangements for the planned family visit. His spokesperson said on Monday, June 29, that the trip remains intended to go ahead while the Duke of Sussex continues to examine available options to keep his family safe.
The visit is significant because it would allow Harry’s children to spend time in the U.K. after several years away, while also coinciding with events linked to the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Security Remains the Main Concern
Speculation about the visit increased after reports suggested Prince Harry was reconsidering parts of the trip because police protection had not been approved for the full visit.
According to the Duke’s spokesperson, accommodation is not the central issue. King Charles has offered the family a place to stay on a royal estate, although a palace source said the offer has not yet been accepted.
The spokesperson said the real concern is whether the family will receive suitable protective security throughout the visit, including during public and private engagements across the country.
Police Protection Reportedly Limited to Royal Property
After the Sussexes confirmed on Friday that Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet planned to travel to Britain, the family was later told that police protection would apply on royal property but not at other locations, according to a source familiar with the matter.
That information raised questions over whether the visit could proceed in its original form.
The source said the family had expected a Risk Management Board review to take place in March. However, they were later told that the review had not happened because such assessments had been paused.
Dispute Over Risk Assessment
The spokesperson argued that an independent review remains important because the family’s risk level should be assessed using official intelligence and government security information.
According to the source, RAVEC said it considered information submitted earlier this year as part of the Sussexes’ Threat Risk Assessment. However, Harry’s side maintains that an independent Risk Management Board review is still needed before the security arrangements can be considered proportionate.
Background: Harry’s Long-Running Security Concerns
Security has been a major issue for Prince Harry and his family since he and Meghan stepped back from working royal duties in 2020 and moved to California.
The couple lost their official security arrangements after leaving their roles as senior working royals. Harry later challenged the decision in court but lost his legal appeal last year.
Following that outcome, he told the BBC he could not see a situation at that time in which he would bring Meghan and their children back to the U.K. He also said it was sad that his children might miss the chance to experience his homeland.
Why the Planned Visit Matters
The trip matters on both a family and public level. For Prince Harry, it would be an opportunity for Archie and Lilibet to spend time in the U.K., a country he has said he wants them to know.
Publicly, the visit is connected to the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham, an event closely associated with Harry’s work supporting wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.
At the same time, the unresolved security issue shows how sensitive and complicated the Sussexes’ relationship with the U.K. remains.
What Happens Next
For now, Prince Harry’s spokesperson says the Duke is still exploring every available option to allow the visit to move forward safely.
It is not yet clear whether the family will accept King Charles’ accommodation offer, whether security arrangements will change, or whether Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will ultimately travel as planned.
Conclusion
Prince Harry’s planned U.K. visit remains on track for now, but security arrangements continue to shape whether the full Sussex family will be able to attend. With the Invictus Games countdown approaching, the next steps are likely to depend on whether Harry believes adequate protection can be provided beyond royal property.
