Prince Harry Arrives in UK Alone as Meghan Markle Stays Home Amid Palace Accommodation and Security Dispute
LONDON — Prince Harry has arrived in the United Kingdom without his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, following a chaotic 24-hour stretch in which Buckingham Palace withdrew an offer to host him during his visit and a separate dispute over taxpayer-funded security remained unresolved.
The Duke of Sussex traveled to Britain ahead of a series of engagements planned for later this week, including an event marking the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. According to reporting from the Mirror, the exact details of his arrival, including which airport he used and where he is currently staying, remained unclear, reflecting the heightened sensitivity surrounding his travel arrangements.
According to sources close to the situation, Harry had originally intended to bring Meghan and their children on the trip, hoping the family would be granted temporary security arrangements that would allow them to travel safely to London. The duke was said to be eager for Archie and Lilibet to spend time with their grandfather, King Charles, a meeting that has become increasingly rare in recent years. The King has seen Archie only a limited number of times since Harry and Meghan relocated away from full-time royal duties, and has met Lilibet just once, during a visit in the summer of 2022.
Those plans were ultimately abandoned. It was confirmed Saturday that Harry would travel to London without his family, with the duke reportedly........
