Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are proud parents to two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
As Prince Harry gears up to return to the UK for his upcoming High Court trial against News Group Newspapers, he’ll be making the trip solo—without Meghan or their children.
The Duke of Sussex is traveling from his California residence to attend the legal proceedings, but reports suggest he has been granted only “limited” police protection during his stay. This follows his unsuccessful legal challenge to reinstate taxpayer-funded security for his UK visits.
In a move that has sparked considerable debate, Harry has declined an offer from Buckingham Palace to stay in secure accommodations, choosing instead to arrange private lodging. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has criticized the decision, telling *The Mirror*:
"Refusing the Palace’s offer of secure accommodations is a PR misstep. The Palace guarantees top-level security at no extra cost, so expecting additional police protection for a hotel stay seems unreasonable."
Harry’s ongoing legal battles with the UK government stem from a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec). The ruling determined that, after stepping down from royal duties, he would no longer be entitled to the same level of publicly funded security.
In court filings, Harry has expressed his deep concerns for his family’s safety, noting:
"It was with great sadness that my wife and I felt forced to step back and leave the country in 2020. The UK is my home."
As the date for his visit approaches, royal experts speculate whether this trip could influence Harry’s future decisions about returning to the UK with Meghan and their children.
His ongoing security concerns, coupled with his refusal of Buckingham Palace accommodations, underscore the complexities of his relationship with the royal family and his efforts to establish a life outside the monarchy.
