Prince Harry Will NOT Bring Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to London: Latest Twist in Sussex Saga as It Emerges Family May Still Visit Diana’s Grave

The Duchess of Sussex and her young children will not travel to London on Monday with Prince Harry after a demand for extra security was turned down.

The decision by the Sussexes is the latest twist after ten days of fraught discussions which are said to have reduced Harry ‘to tears’.

Harry will fly to London alone on Monday. It is not known if he has accepted his father’s offer to stay at a Royal residence. Several reports have claimed Charles has offered private apartments at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.

But sources close to the couple have not ruled out Meghan and the children coming to the UK later in the week. Archie and Lilibet have not seen King Charles since 2022.

Meghan is due to join her husband at an event in Birmingham on Friday to promote next year’s Invictus Games, the charity for wounded servicemen that Harry set up in 2014.

It is understood Meghan and Harry could bring Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, with them when they travel to other parts of the UK.

Sources previously claimed there have been ‘real and credible threats’, including threats of terrorism, against Harry and his family in the capital.

The five-day Sussex trip to the UK has been fraught with upset and drama. Harry remains enraged that he does not receive around-the-clock police protection during his trips to the UK.

Instead he has to give three weeks’ notice of his visits which are assessed on a ‘case by case’ basis.

Harry’s team originally briefed the Press that he was coming with his wife and children – Meghan has not visited the UK since the Queen’s funeral in September 2022 – but, less than 24 hours later, said he feared for their safety if they came without full-time taxpayer-funded armed police protection and his spokesman said the family would no longer accompany him.

But now Harry’s team are saying that while the family will not travel to London with him there is a chance they may join him during other parts of his UK visit.

It is thought he wants to take his children to his mother Princess Diana’s family home, Althorp, where she is buried on a private island in the middle of a lake.

A source said: ‘Harry longs to bring his children to the UK, to show them where he comes from and to introduce them to their heritage. And he wants to take them to Althorp which is where Diana was raised and where she rests.

‘It’s important to him that the English side of their heritage is part of their life. But their security is everything. There are real and credible threats and he will not put his family in danger.’

Harry and Meghan had planned to attend other charity events in the UK including a visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

It is thought Harry will now attend the London events solo.

The Sussex Drama Continues

The Sussex drama has been going on all week.

The family is currently in Europe, possibly at their holiday villa in Portugal, and had been scheduled to travel together on Monday.

The Mail understands there are tentative plans to see members of the Royal Family, including the King, but in a private capacity with courtiers telling the Sussexes they cannot release any photographs of any reunion.

Prince William and Princess Kate are unlikely to see the Sussexes during their visit.

Meghan and Harry flew to Canada and then the US during Megxit in March 2020 when they stepped down as working members of the royal family.

They live in a £14million mansion in Montecito and friends say both Lilibet and Archie have strong American accents.

Harry has previously said it is his ‘ardent wish’ for his children to know about their British heritage.

Meghan’s jam-making business in the US has not been the roaring success she hoped it would be and their $100million Netflix deal was cancelled last year.

A Netflix source said: ‘They need a strong connection to the UK to be relevant in the US. People only care about the fact that Harry is Diana’s son. Their only currency is their proximity to the Royal Family, certainly as far as America is concerned. They need to maintain their links to the King.’

Critics have accused Harry of using ’emotional blackmail’ by flip-flopping on his decision about whether to bring his children to the UK.

The King, who is very close to his other grandchildren, has made it clear he would love to see Archie and Lilibet, particularly as he has been fighting cancer.

Harry is due to attend events for WellChild and Scotty’s Little Soldiers during his visit.

The ruling in his case against Associated Newspapers is due on Tuesday, as Harry makes his first speech in the UK.

He and others accused the Daily Mail of using unlawful means to produce stories, a charge the Daily Mail vehemently denies.

If he loses the case he could potentially face millions of pounds in legal fees.

The Security Row at the Heart of the Visit

The security situation for Harry and his family has been a long-running issue since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Harry lost his automatic right to police protection when he moved to North America, a decision he has strongly contested in court. His legal challenges have highlighted the complexities of balancing royal status, public funding, and personal safety.

The current situation has once again brought these issues to the forefront. Harry’s team maintains that an independent risk assessment is necessary to determine appropriate protection levels, but the delay in this process has created uncertainty about the visit. The family’s private security team has conducted its own assessment, but official support remains a key sticking point.

The Potential Family Reunion

The potential meeting between Harry and King Charles has been seen as an important opportunity for family reconciliation. The King has not seen his grandchildren since 2022, making this visit potentially significant for family relationships. The strict conditions reportedly agreed upon suggest both sides are approaching the meeting with caution and a desire to avoid further public complications.

The situation with the planned July trip highlights how these issues continue to affect the Sussexes’ ability to return to the UK. The security row and family dynamics make any visit complicated. The potential for Archie and Lilibet to meet their grandfather has been one of the more positive aspects of the planned trip, making the security complications particularly frustrating.

Public Interest in the Royal Family

The ongoing drama surrounding Harry’s visit has generated significant public interest. The combination of security concerns, family reconciliation efforts, and the potential for a meeting between the brothers has created considerable anticipation. The royal family’s private discussions and the public speculation reflect the intense interest in their relationships.

The contrast between William’s focus on duty and Harry’s more independent path has created a compelling narrative that continues to captivate audiences. The potential for any interaction during the visit will be closely watched by both the media and the public.

The Sandringham Agreement Context

The reported arrangements have prompted renewed discussion about the Sandringham Agreement reached after the Sussexes stepped back as working royals in 2020. The agreement established clear boundaries about the couple’s ability to combine royal duties with commercial activities. The possibility of Harry and Meghan being treated as “cherished members of the Royal Family” when in the UK while maintaining their commercial activities in America represents a potential new approach to their unique situation.

Looking Ahead to the July Visit

As the July visit approaches, the coming weeks will likely bring more clarity about the final arrangements. Harry’s determination to find a safe way for his family to visit Britain demonstrates his desire to maintain connections with his home country and facilitate relationships between his children and their British relatives.

The Invictus Games-related engagements remain important to him, but the family aspect of the trip has become increasingly uncertain due to the security situation. The coming days are likely to bring further clarity about whether the full family visit will go ahead or if alternative arrangements will be made.

The situation continues to highlight the complex challenges facing the Sussexes as they navigate their life away from royal duties while attempting to maintain family ties. Security, privacy, and public interest all play significant roles in shaping their decisions about returning to Britain.