Meghan Markle to travel to UK with children despite security and lodging issues

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to fly to London with their son Archie, 7, and daughter Lilibet, 5, after initially postponing the trip over security concerns. An insider said the family does not plan any public engagements during the visit, and they are not expected to attend the Invictus Games ceremony scheduled for Friday.

The couple hopes to include a stop at the Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, the burial site of Princess Diana, and are also looking into a possible meeting with King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, though no arrangements have been confirmed.

Last month, reports indicated the family might not travel because they were denied taxpayer-funded security for the transatlantic journey. A source told the Guardian that Prince Harry was upset about the decision, fearing his children could be pursued by paparazzi. Harry’s spokesperson said they are continuing to explore all options to ensure a safe trip.

Harry arrived in the UK earlier this week, attending a documentary premiere and a promotional event for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. He also learned that a lawsuit against the Daily Mail’s publisher was dismissed. No comment was received from the couple’s representatives.