Prince Harry's UK visit for Invictus Games, William reunion unlikely

Prince Harry is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom in July 2026 with Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, to mark the one‑year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. The trip could include a rare public photograph of the Sussex children with their grandfather, King Charles, an image described by some reports as a potential "money shot" and the first such picture of the grandchildren with the monarch.

King Charles is reported to be open to meeting his grandchildren and may offer the Sussex family accommodation during the visit, indicating a possible thaw in their relationship. In contrast, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are said to have kept their door "bolted shut" to any reunion, with royal experts describing a meeting between Harry and William as "incredibly unlikely." The estrangement has deepened since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and following the critical remarks in Harry's memoir.

The visit also ties into broader royal activities, including potential filming of the family's time in Britain and speculation about a stop at Althorp, Princess Diana's childhood home. While the king’s engagement could signal a modest reconciliation, the brothers' relationship is expected to remain strained throughout the trip.