Prince Harry i Meghan Markle were reconsidering the UK visit ahead of commitments related to the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games as the state strongly rejected the taxpayer-funded security deployment. However, the Duke of Sussex continues to explore alternative safe methods to allow his children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, to visit their homeland and meet their grandfather, King Charles III. While speculation about the family trip continued, new reports emphasized that previous plans for the visit remain intact and in full force.Here’s a closer look at Prince Harry’s exploration of other options for the UK visit, after being denied by security staff.
Prince Harry continues to inspect “all available options” for a safe trip to the UK
Earlier, reports concluded that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reconsidering visiting the UK with their children due to being denied police protection. However, the 41-year-old has not given up on the target and has begun to explore other security options. “The Duke continues to explore all available options to allow the visit to continue safely and give his children the opportunity to enjoy the UK,” People magazine reported.
Prince Harry’s concern was not accommodation; it was security
The royal family offered one of their estates as a temporary residence, which included official protection. “The issue has never been accommodation,” the spokesman said before adding: “The issue is whether adequate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the visit.”During this time, Prince Harry’s schedule included both private and public engagements across the country. “Secure accommodation is only one element of an effective protective security plan because risk follows the person, not the place,” the outlet said.Meanwhile, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their family are currently on vacation in mainland Europe for the summer, and the upcoming trip to the UK is their first family visit in four years.