Prince Harry Plans UK Trip for Invictus Games Anniversary Celebration

Prince Harry is reportedly gearing up for a visit to the UK in May, where he is scheduled to attend the 10th anniversary commemoration of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral.

However, there remains uncertainty surrounding Meghan's potential attendance at the event.

The service is set to take place on May 8th, just a couple of days following their son Archie's anticipated 5th birthday celebration.

It is currently unknown whether Archie and his sister Lilibet will accompany their father on this trip.

Sources close to the royal family revealed that Prince Harry has been making arrangements to journey to the UK on May 7th, intending to stay at a discreet location.

The plan is for him to spend quality time with his extended family before heading back to California.

As per reports from New Magazine, Harry and Meghan are organizing a special 5th birthday bash for Archie at their Montecito residence on May 6th, after which Harry will fly to the UK via a private jet the next day.

Expressing his desire to participate in the anniversary service and engage in a few additional days in the UK, Prince Harry hopes for his children to connect with members of his family during this visit.

Particularly driven by the recent news of King Charles and Princess Kate's health battles, the Duke of Sussex is eager to reunite with his relatives.

The insider further disclosed that Harry envisions fostering a stronger bond between Archie, Lilibet, and their cousins or even the offspring of his close friends.

Feeling that their time away from the UK has been prolonged, Harry aims to establish a second home there for periodic visits, not as a permanent residence.

However, Meghan appears hesitant about letting the children accompany Harry, suggesting that she might consider it only if another birthday celebration is hosted for Archie at a Royal Family Estate.

Meghan's reluctance seems to stem from concerns about potential public scrutiny and anxiety during a visit to England, where she perceives a lack of acceptance.

Her last trip to the UK was in September 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, alongside other members of the royal family.

Although Meghan and Harry returned for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, they faced a chilly reception during their public appearance at St Paul's Cathedral.

Amidst speculations and past experiences of public backlash, American news presenter Meghan Kelly hinted at Meghan's apprehensions about facing negative reactions during public appearances in the UK.

The couple no longer possesses a residence in the UK following their eviction from Frogmore Cottage, a property bestowed upon them as a wedding gift by the Queen.

After receiving an eviction notice from King Charles in January last year, the Sussexes relinquished the property in June 2023, relocating their belongings to their new abode in California.

Reports emerged suggesting that any future stays at royal residences would necessitate a private agreement between Harry, Meghan, and the King.

As the anticipation builds for Prince Harry's upcoming visit to the UK, the dynamics surrounding his family's presence and Meghan's reservations add layers of complexity to their narrative.