Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex remains entangled in another high-profile legal battle. His phone-hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail is scheduled to go to trial in early 2026.
Harry is one of seven claimants — alongside Baroness Lawrence and Sir Elton John — accusing Associated Newspapers of unlawful information-gathering practices stretching back three decades. The publisher has strongly denied the allegations, filing defenses in all cases in 2024.
With a security decision looming and major court battles ahead, 2026 could mark a turning point for Prince Harry — and potentially the first UK visit in years for Archie and Lilibet.
Whether the long-separated royal family will reunite on British soil remains to be seen — but for the first time in years, the door may finally be opening.
