Prince Harry has arrived in the UK, marking his first visit to the UK since confirming plans to support the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
The Duke landed in London on Monday without Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as ongoing security concerns continue to shape the family’s travel plans.
During his visit, Harry will take part in events marking the ‘One Year to Go’ milestone before the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, while also carrying out engagements with WellChild and military charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, two organizations he has long supported.
Earlier on Monday, conflicting claims emerged that the Duke had accepted King Charles’ offer to stay in a royal residence. However, Buckingham Palace later denied reports that Harry would be staying at Buckingham Palace itself.
In response, Harry’s spokesman insisted that the Duke had always intended to accept the King’s offer once appropriate safeguards had been put in place.
“I am aware of several briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the Duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation in a royal residence,” the spokesman said.
The statement added that following the decision not to provide taxpayer-funded security for Harry’s family, the Duke spent last week securing alternative protection before formally accepting the offer of accommodation at the weekend.
