Prince Harry’s much-anticipated return to the UK for the Invictus Games celebration may be in jeopardy as reports suggest the Duke of Sussex is considering cancelling his trip due to ongoing security concerns. This decision comes amidst heightened tensions following his and Meghan’s departure from official royal duties and relocation to the United States.
According to reports, Prince Harry is planning to travel to London in May to mark the tenth anniversary of his ‘wise’ initiative, Invictus Gaming. However, after his recent legal setback within the family, it appears that this plan has been put on hold. The Duke lost at the High Court, resulting in huge legal costs of £1 million. He is appealing the decision and is reportedly very unhappy with the proposed security measures for his visit to the UK.
Previous plans for Meghan and the children to accompany Harry were reportedly scrapped due to the same security concerns. A source informed the Express that Harry’s security team must ensure that St. Paul’s is adequately protected by the metropolitan police and his own security needs are met while he’s in London.
The source further claimed that Harry’s visits to the UK always depend on the level of security provided for him and his family, given his status. The current situation may result in him watching the event on TV rather than attending in person. The young royal could also send a pre-recorded message to address the event.
While the Sussexes are currently busy with their exclusive Netflix series, experts say they are disappointed with the UK legal setback. Harry has always spoken about how London is special to him because it is ‘his home,’ but in February this year, he lost his security battle with the Home Office and RAVEC after stepping down from his role as a ‘working royal.’