Meghan Markle is set to make a return to the UK after a four-year absence to accompany Prince Harry at the upcoming Invictus Games. The Duchess of Sussex is scheduled to attend an event in Birmingham on July 10, pending security clearance, marking her first visit since attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
According to a source from The Sun, security considerations will play a crucial role in deciding whether the 44-year-old American will travel to the UK with her husband, as she has done in the past for events leading up to the games in Canada and Germany.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry is awaiting the outcome of a security review funded by taxpayers, conducted by a panel of police, royal, and government experts. Previously expressing concerns about the safety of returning with his family, a positive review could pave the way for Meghan’s long-awaited return to the UK.
The potential visit raises questions about whether their children, six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet, will join them, as they have not been in the UK since the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, where Meghan faced a mixed reception upon arrival at St Paul’s.
Reports have surfaced indicating Harry’s desire for King Charles to inaugurate the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. While formal invitations have yet to be issued, the King and other royals are expected to be invited to attend the event.
Meghan has been a constant presence at the Invictus Games, standing alongside Prince Harry to support wounded, injured, and sick service personnel. Her involvement dates back to the 2017 Games in Toronto, where she made a memorable debut and has since been actively engaged in various aspects of the event, showcasing the spirit of resilience and camaraderie it embodies.
During the 2018 Sydney Games, Meghan, then pregnant with Prince Archie, received accolades for her continued commitment to the cause despite adjusting her engagements.