The Duchess of Sussex has not set foot in the UK since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
Prince Harry, however, is now said to be eager to bring Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, back with him, according to a new report.
Prince Harry’s Wish to Bring His Family Back
The Duke of Sussex has made several solo visits to England over the past two years, but he has previously expressed concerns about their safety in the UK.
Now, a source suggests his stance may be shifting.
“He’s not given up hope on bringing his family back to the UK. He wants to be able to show his children where he grew up,” the source told The Sunday Times.
“He wants them to know their family here. He really would like to come back to the UK much more.”
Upcoming Appearances in London and Nottingham
Prince Harry is set to travel to London on Monday, September 8, to attend the WellChild Awards — marking the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
This will be his 15th time attending the event, which he regularly supports.
The Duke has also confirmed another engagement on September 9, when he will travel to Nottingham to visit the Community Recording Studio (CRS).
During this visit, he will announce a significant donation to Children in Need to aid their efforts in tackling youth violence.
Beyond the donation, the trip aims to connect stakeholders, funders, and local organisations such as CRS, Epic Partners, and the apprenticeship initiative Coach Core, to highlight and support their grassroots impact.
A source added of his visit: “He is excited to be on the ground, helping his organisations where he can. He’s pumped for the visit, he’s happy.”
Legal Setback and Return After Four-Month Hiatus
This trip will mark Prince Harry’s first return to the UK since May 2025, when he faced a major legal defeat.
The Duke had been battling to reinstate taxpayer-funded armed police protection for himself, Meghan, and their children during UK visits.
The case focused on a decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which determined he would be granted a different level of security instead.
However, the Court of Appeal ultimately rejected his claim, with Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, dismissing his appeal.
As a result, taxpayer-funded armed guards will not automatically be provided to Harry, Meghan, or their children while they are in the UK.