The Royal Family is preparing for a grand trip to the US to mark America’s 250th birthday next year, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who reside in California, are reportedly not included in the plans, according to multiple sources cited by US celebrity news outlet Page Six.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are anticipated to participate in the historic festivities in July 2026, which will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a significant event for both countries. In addition, King Charles and Queen Camilla have been invited to Washington, DC for a State Visit in April by President Trump, provided the 77 year old monarch’s health permits him to travel, officials told Page Six.
A well-informed source expressed hope that all senior royals would make the trip, stating, “This is going to be a huge year for both the US and the UK.”
The King, who recently turned 77, was celebrated at an extravagant party in New York City last week, hosted by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at the bank’s luxurious new midtown headquarters. The event, organized by the British consulate, was filled with chatter about the upcoming 250th anniversary plans, reports the Express.
However, Harry and Meghan, who live in Montecito, won’t be on the guest list, as the source confirmed: “Obviously the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aren’t working royals, so they will not be invited to any celebrations.”
Celebrity couple maintains titles despite stepping back from duties
Despite stepping back from their official duties, the celebrity couple continues to leverage their Royal titles, as demonstrated in a recent profile of Markle when a house manager introduced her as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex” to a Harper’s Bazaar journalist conducting an interview. The divide between Harry, 41, and his elder brother William remains profound, with the siblings having no contact for more than two years.
While Harry has voiced his wish for family reconciliation, telling the BBC he no longer wanted conflict as he was unsure about his father’s remaining time, the fallout from his and Meghan’s explosive interviews, reality television program, and revealing memoir has left the royals unable to trust them sufficiently to bring them back into the inner circle.
Trump’s contempt for Harry and Meghan
President Trump, meanwhile, has openly displayed his contempt for Harry and Meghan. When questioned about possibly deporting Harry due to his confessed drug use, Trump previously remarked, “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Charles bolsters UK-US relations with historic second State visit In a demonstration of the deepening bond between the UK and the US, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received an extraordinary second State visit in September, featuring a state banquet at Windsor Castle where Trump sat beside a radiant Kate Middleton, whom he incorrectly called the Queen.
During the occasion, Charles praised Trump’s individual dedication to “finding solutions to some of the world’s most intractable conflicts,” highlighting the profound bonds between the two nations and the importance of preserving cultural, trading and military connections.
“Our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear,” the King proclaimed, reinforcing the special relationship between the two countries.
As the US prepares for its 250th birthday festivities, the Royal Family’s planned visit is poised to bolster the already strong ties between the two nations – but it appears Harry and Meghan will be observing from the sidelines.
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