With the Home Office now appearing to reconsider its stance in Prince Harry’s legal dispute over UK security, fresh speculation has emerged about whether the Duke of Sussex could take on limited royal engagements during future visits to Britain with his children, Archie and Lilibet.
Last year, Harry lost his legal challenge regarding police protection for himself and his family, prompting him to state that it was “impossible” to safely bring Meghan Markle and their children to the UK. However, the situation may now be shifting, as the Home Office has commissioned a full security threat assessment for the Sussex family—the first since 2020. Sources suggest Harry is feeling optimistic that automatic police protection could be restored. A royal commentator has noted that, should this happen, Harry would likely be keen to bring his children to the UK to spend time with their grandparents, King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have seen Archie and Lilibet only on rare occasions.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, quoted by the Mirror, believes the public may see more visits from Harry and his children, though she is less certain about Meghan’s involvement. While the security review could remove one major barrier, she suggests other challenges may still remain.
Bond explained that Harry has repeatedly identified security concerns as the main obstacle to repairing relations with his family, and the key reason his children have not visited the UK to connect with their heritage and their grandfather. If that issue is resolved, she believes it would be logical for Harry to bring Archie and Lilibet over. She added that many people would welcome seeing King Charles reunited with the grandchildren he barely knows, but questioned whether the public would respond positively to Meghan returning to the UK. According to Bond, Meghan appears settled in California and may have little incentive to face potential hostility in Britain, meaning future visits could involve Harry and the children alone.