Prince Harry and Meghan to visit UK in July for Invictus Games promotion, possible private meeting with King Charles

Prince Harry (41) and Meghan Markle plan a July trip to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), marking their first joint visit in four years. The visit coincides with a "Year to Go" promotional week ahead of the Invictus Games 2027, slated for Birmingham, and is expected to begin on 6 July.

Royal insiders say King Charles has left the door open for a private, photographer‑free meeting with his grandchildren, though no formal appointment has been confirmed. Experts caution that such a reunion could be politically delicate, describing it as a potential "trap" amid ongoing security and family tensions. The timing follows Harry's recent legal battle over state‑funded police protection, adding to the scrutiny of the planned appearance.

Both the royal family and the Sussex couple face pressure: Charles balances his role as a conciliatory monarch with concerns about how a public reunion might be used against him, while Harry aims to showcase his children at public events linked to the Invictus Games.