Meghan Markle is rumored 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 approval, marking her first visit since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
A reliable source disclosed to the Sun that security considerations will play a crucial role in determining whether the 44-year-old American will travel back to the UK with her spouse. Meghan has previously accompanied Prince Harry to pre-games ceremonies in Canada and Germany.
This development coincides with Harry awaiting the outcome of a security review funded by taxpayers. A committee comprising police, royal, and government experts is assessing the Duke of Sussex’s request for taxpayer-funded armed security.
Earlier, Harry expressed concerns about the safety of bringing his family to the UK. However, a positive review outcome could pave the way for Meghan’s return after four years.
The potential visit raises questions about whether their children, six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet, will join them in the UK. The children have not visited the UK since the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, where Meghan faced booing upon her arrival at St Paul’s.
Recent reports suggest that Harry, 41, desires King Charles to inaugurate the Games in Birmingham in July 2027. While invitations are pending, the King and other royals will be invited to attend, as per the Sun.
Meghan has been a constant presence at the Invictus Games, standing in solidarity with Prince Harry to support wounded, injured, and sick service personnel. Her involvement dates back to 2017 in Toronto when she made her debut appearance alongside Harry, garnering attention for her compassionate interactions with participants and their families.
Throughout subsequent Games, Meghan has actively participated by cheering from the sidelines, engaging in medal ceremonies, and meeting athletes backstage, always emphasizing the event’s core values of resilience and camaraderie.
During the 2018 Sydney Games, she was pregnant with Prince Archie and received acclaim for her continued commitment to the cause despite reducing her engagements.