Prince Harry may travel to Birmingham without Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, following a decision by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) to reject his security applications. The family had been scheduled to attend events in Birmingham marking the "One Year to Go" countdown for the 2027 Invictus Games, which would have been their first visit to Britain as a family in four years.
Security Rejection Casts Doubt on Family Visit
RAVEC convened a Risk Management Board to assess the Duke of Sussex's security needs after he lost automatic, round-the-clock, taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK. The committee ultimately decided that no security would be granted, throwing the arrival of Meghan and the children into uncertainty. According to The Sun, the development came just 24 hours after it was announced that Harry would bring his family to the UK for the visit planned from Tuesday, July 7, until Saturday, July 11.
Harry Reassessing Plans
A source told The Sun: "Harry is reassessing things. Ultimately, he is going to do everything he can to find a way to bring them over safely." The Duke had previously expressed hopes of bringing his children, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, to see King Charles, but insisted it was too dangerous amid his legal fight over UK security. The children last saw their grandfather in person during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Potential Impact on Royal Family Reunion
It remains unclear whether King Charles will meet his youngest grandchildren during their stay. The trip comes after Harry reunited with the King, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, last September for the first time in 19 months. The security decision could affect future family visits and the relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family.
