Prince Harry's plans to return to the UK faced yet another setback due to a last-minute change, according to new reports. The Duke of Sussex was allegedly going to stay at Buckingham Palace during the London leg of his UK tour. The reason for his visit is to attend the One Year to Go events for the Invictus Games.
According to Express, Prince Harry had accepted an offer to reside at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit. However, the reports were debunked soon. Allegedly, the Sussexes responded too late, making it difficult to finalise arrangements for their visit. A spokesperson for the Duke and ******* ss of Sussex pushed back on these claims.
"I am aware of multiple briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the Duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation at a Royal Residence," they said. They stated that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) refused to provide the necessary security arrangements. Hence, Prince Harry made those himself and then formally accepted the offer over the weekend.
The statement continued, "It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday's judgment in the ******* ociated Newspapers Limited case cited as the reason. Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday. It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment.
Since RAVEC rejected an application for taxpayer-funded, armed police protection for the Sussexes' stay in the UK, Prince Harry will allegedly visit alone. Whether Meghan Markle and the couple's two children will join the Duke is unclear as of now. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not met their grandfather in person in four years. Meanwhile, Prince Harry had met King Charles in September 2025 at Clarence House. Security has been a concern for the family's return to the UK.
According to Express, Prince Harry had accepted an offer to reside at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit. However, the reports were debunked soon. Allegedly, the Sussexes responded too late, making it difficult to finalise arrangements for their visit. A spokesperson for the Duke and ******* ss of Sussex pushed back on these claims.
"I am aware of multiple briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the Duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation at a Royal Residence," they said. They stated that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) refused to provide the necessary security arrangements. Hence, Prince Harry made those himself and then formally accepted the offer over the weekend.
The statement continued, "It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday's judgment in the ******* ociated Newspapers Limited case cited as the reason. Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday. It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment.
Since RAVEC rejected an application for taxpayer-funded, armed police protection for the Sussexes' stay in the UK, Prince Harry will allegedly visit alone. Whether Meghan Markle and the couple's two children will join the Duke is unclear as of now. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not met their grandfather in person in four years. Meanwhile, Prince Harry had met King Charles in September 2025 at Clarence House. Security has been a concern for the family's return to the UK.
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