Prince Harry and Meghan are set to bring their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK in July 2026 for the first time in four years, tied to the Invictus Games countdown.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to travel to Britain to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, as reported by ITV News.
It would be the first time Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, have set foot in the country since 2022.
Why the Harry and Meghan UK visit matters
King Charles has not seen his grandchildren in person since they were last in the UK in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
The planned trip raises the prospect of a long-awaited reunion between the monarch and the two youngest members of the Sussex household.
The Invictus Games, the sporting event Harry founded for wounded and injured service personnel, has become the anchor for his public appearances in Britain.
Linking the family trip to the 2027 Birmingham edition gives the visit a clear purpose beyond the long-running royal drama.
Harry is reported to want to “introduce the children to his wider family” and to show them “where he grew up.”
For a couple who built a life in California, bringing Archie and Lilibet back carries obvious emotional weight after years of distance from the royal fold.
What changed since Harry’s security battle
The visit marks a notable shift. After losing a legal challenge against the Home Office over his security in Britain, Harry said last year he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK,” a line that appeared to close the door on family trips.
He has reportedly now been assured that adequate protection will be in place for the trip, which appears to have eased the concerns that kept the children away.
Security has been the central sticking point in Harry’s relationship with life in Britain since he and Meghan stepped back from royal duties.
Meghan, who has largely stayed away from the UK in recent years, joining the trip is significant in itself.
Her last high-profile appearances in the country came alongside Harry during their final royal engagements, making a return with both children a pointed family statement.
What happens next for Harry and Meghan
Whether the trip produces a face-to-face meeting between Harry and his father or brother remains unconfirmed, with reports suggesting there is still little communication between the brothers.
The next signal will come as the July dates firm up and the Palace and the Sussex camp confirm the finer details.
