Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London visit

Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, and their two young children, Archie and Lilibet, will not be joining him for his planned visit to London next week. A spokesperson for the Duke confirmed the change in plans, though a visit elsewhere in Britain has not been ruled out. UK media reports indicate the decision was made after a request for police protection for the family was denied. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, is scheduled to be in London and Birmingham for charity events and to promote the 2027 Invictus Games. The prince has previously expressed a desire for his children to visit Britain, but security concerns have complicated these plans. He lost a legal challenge last year seeking to maintain automatic police protection after stepping down from royal duties. This visit had raised the possibility of a meeting between Archie and Lilibet and their grandfather, King Charles, given the strained relations within the royal family. Harry's trip also coincides with a significant court ruling in his privacy case against a newspaper publisher.

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The Duke continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the UK.