Harry and Meghan UK family trip: Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex coming with their children?
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last saw their grandfather King Charles in person in 2022.
It was Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 when King Charles last saw his grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in person. In 2025, Prince Harry lost a Court of Appeal challenge against the Home Office over his security arrangements while in the UK and told the BBC that he "can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK.”
In September 2025 Prince Harry saw his father King Charles for the first time since February 2024. The day after Buckingham Palace announced King Charles’s cancer diagnosis in 2024, Prince Harry flew back to the UK.
On February 5, 2024, Buckingham Palace released a statement which read: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
In April 2024 Buckingham Palace released another statement which read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.
“To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.
“In addition, The King and Queen will host Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit in June, at the request of HM Government.
“As the first anniversary of The Coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year.”
Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex coming with their children to the UK?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will reportedly bring their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the UK next month for the first time in four years. The couple will be attending the celebrations marking the one-year countdown to next year's Invictus Games which will take place in Birmingham.
Two weeks ago Meghan, Duchess of Sussex shared a birthday tribute in honour of their daughter Princess Lilibet and wrote: “Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili 🤍.”