Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plan UK Return Amid Royal Family Drama
Prince Harry plans to return to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. It marks the first time in four years the family will travel to Britain together.
An Itinerary Featuring Althorp and Public Engagements
According to reports from the Daily Mail, the Duke of Sussex has shared a full itinerary with selected media outlets.
The schedule includes a series of public engagements. It also features a planned visit to Althorp, the Spencer family estate, to see the grave of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
High-Level Royal Dinners Amid Mounting Tension
According to the Daily Mail, King Charles III hosted a rare family dinner at the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. He was joined by Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The gathering coincided with Royal Week and the annual Order of the Thistle service. However, royal insiders note that the timing runs parallel to mounting tension over the Sussexes’ imminent arrival.
Pending Housing Offers and Palace Silence
As of yesterday, Buckingham Palace has still not received an acceptance regarding its offer to house the Duke of Sussex at Buckingham Palace or another royal estate.
The stay is expected to last up to two weeks. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the state of family relations or potential private meetings.
Uncertain Prospects for a Royal Grandfather Reunion
Prince Harry has publicly expressed a desire to introduce his children to their grandfather during the trip.
According to source reporting, Princess Lilibet has only met the monarch once as a baby. Prince Archie has met him a handful of times as a very small child.
Buckingham Palace has maintained a strict policy of refusing to discuss whether a family reunion will take place.