Prince Harry to bring family to UK for first time in years, Telegraph says
Prince Harry's Upcoming Visit to the UK with His Family
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles, will bring his two children on a rare visit to Britain next month, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Background: Harry's Move to the United States
Harry, who moved to the United States with his American wife Meghan in 2020, has not brought his children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, back to Britain in recent years, but the family will come over next month for an event to promote his Invictus Games, the paper said.
There was no immediate comment from his spokesperson.
Security Concerns and Legal Battles
Last year, the Duke of Sussex, 41, lost a battle with the British government over his security arrangements after which he said he could not safely bring his family to the UK.
Impact on Family Relationships
That decision, combined with a public, high-profile falling out with both his father and elder brother, Prince William, has meant the king has barely seen his two grandchildren since they were born.
The last time they were all in Britain was in 2022 during celebrations to mark the late Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.
Recent Attempts at Reconciliation
Last September, Harry met up with King Charles for their first face-to-face encounter in 20 months, in what was regarded as a step towards ending the rift which followed his and Meghan's criticism of the royals and the institution.
Current State of Family Relations
However, relations among the Windsors remain strained, especially between the brothers.
Details of the Upcoming Visit
"Harry says he’s coming back before the end of the year with the children with the express intent to reunite with his dad," an unnamed source told the Telegraph.
"He has wanted to have his kids meet their grandfather, especially after their summit in London last year. While there have been deep-seated trust issues around Harry, there is a sense now that all parties want peace."
Purpose: Promoting the Invictus Games
The prince was already due to be in Britain next month to promote next year's Invictus Games - the international sporting event that he founded in 2014 for military personnel wounded in action - which is being held in Birmingham, central England.
Security Arrangements for the Visit
The government decided to remove automatic police protection for Harry in Britain when he stepped down from royal duties in 2020.
During visits last year, a known stalker was said to have got close to him on two occasions. The Telegraph said he had been assured adequate security would now be in place.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Sarah Young)
