The issue of security in Great Britain remains unresolved for Prince Harry (41) even after years of back and forth. According to a spokesperson, he is currently examining all options, but he might not be able to undertake a trip to England in July with his children as planned due to security concerns.
All options are reportedly still being considered
After the British broadcaster BBC reported that the Prince might not be traveling with Duchess Meghan (44) and his two children Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) as previously assumed, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex indicates that the final decision has not yet been made. British media, including the BBC, had already assumed several weeks ago that it would be a family trip.
Harry lives with his family in the USA. King Charles III (77) is said to have offered that his son, daughter-in-law, and the two grandchildren could stay at a royal estate during a visit to England. However, Harry's spokesperson has now told the US magazine "People": "Prince Harry's schedule in the United Kingdom includes both public and private engagements across the country. Secure accommodation is only one element of an effective protection plan, as the risk follows the person, not the place."
The accommodation of Harry and his family was therefore "never the issue". Rather, the question is whether "appropriate and proportionate protective measures" can be guaranteed throughout the entire visit. "The Duke continues to examine all available options to enable a safe visit and give his children the opportunity to enjoy Great Britain."
It would be the first visit of this kind in about four years
Charles's younger son is expected to travel to England to, among other things, launch the countdown to the Invictus Games. The sporting event for war-wounded soldiers and veterans, which Harry brought into being, is considered a passion project of the Prince. The next edition will take place from July 10 to 17, 2027 in Birmingham. For weeks there has been speculation about whether Harry will travel alone or with his family. It would be the first time in about four years that he sets foot on British soil together with Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet.
According to the BBC, Harry's team was informed last Friday that taxpayer-funded protection for the family would not be possible. This is not surprising. For years there has been a dispute about police protection for Harry and his family in the United Kingdom. In court, he lost a case in 2025 regarding automatic protection during his stays.
