Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have confirmed that their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will accompany them to the United Kingdom in July. This marks the first time the family of four has traveled to Britain together since the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 .

The visit is scheduled to coincide with the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham. The Duke and Duchess are expected to participate in public engagements related to the Invictus Games Foundation and Prince Harry's other charitable endeavors .

Arrangements for the family's stay have been a key point of discussion. Buckingham Palace confirmed in June that King Charles had extended an offer for the Sussexes to stay at a royal residence during their visit, though the specific location has not been disclosed . It is anticipated the family will divide their time between royal accommodations and private lodgings .

The reunion holds significant personal importance, as King Charles has reportedly not seen his grandchildren in person since 2022. Royal observers note that the monarch is eager to reconnect with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, who was named after the late Queen's childhood nickname . The trip comes amid the King's continued cancer treatment and follows a private meeting between Charles and Harry in September 2025, which was viewed as a potential step toward reconciliation .

The issue of security has been a persistent concern for the Sussexes. Prince Harry has previously expressed worries about bringing his family to the U.K. without taxpayer-funded police protection, which was removed after they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. However, staying at a royal residence would provide coverage under existing property security arrangements .

The last time the Sussexes visited the U.K. as a family was for the Platinum Jubilee, and they returned separately for Queen Elizabeth's funeral later that year. While the upcoming trip primarily focuses on Harry's charitable work, it presents a potential opportunity for a family reunion and a thaw in relations between the Sussexes and the royal family .