Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements
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Key Points:
- Prince Harry will visit London next week without the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet due to unresolved disagreements over police protection for his family during the trip.
- Harry had requested taxpayer-funded police security for the visit but was reportedly denied, leading to ongoing efforts to find a safe way for his family to join him later in the UK.
- The visit will mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, with Harry also attending other Midlands engagements related to his supported causes.
- The dispute over security stems from a long-standing battle with the UK government after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, resulting in downgraded protection and a pending review by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee’s Risk Management Board.
- Despite hopes for a family reunion with King Charles, who last saw them in 2019, the visit’s security issues have complicated plans, though Harry and Charles have maintained some contact since their 2023 meeting.
