After days of back-and-forth, news outlets reported Saturday that Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet have canceled their plans to accompany Harry to London after a request for police protection for the family was denied. It is currently unclear if the rest of the Sussexes will travel to England at all—the family had originally planned a five-day excursion around the country—with The Independent reporting “no decision has been made.”
The change of plans forces Harry to handle his engagements in London on his own, including his scheduled visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Nevertheless, it is not entirely ruled out that Meghan and the children might join him midweek in Birmingham—where the Invictus Games will be held in 2027—provided the Sussexes’ private security team deems the travel arrangements feasible. If this last-minute trip is confirmed, the Duchess of Sussex could make a public appearance at the National Exhibition Centre, but without the prior stop in London. The anticipated visit with Archie and Lilibet to King Charles III appears to be off the table, at least in the capital city.
For Harry, the safety of his family in England has become a significant source of tension. In 2025, he told the BBC that he couldn’t “see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” citing concerns for their security. The tragic shadow of his mother’s fate continues to weigh on his decisions; in fact, among the family plans that might still be on the table should Meghan and her children ultimately travel to the United Kingdom is a trip to Althorp so the children can visit their grandmother’s grave.
Originally published by Vanity Fair Spain
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