Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Princess Diana's Childhood Home During UK Trip

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Althorp, the Spencer family estate that was Princess Diana's childhood home, while on a European holiday with their children Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5. Photographs shared on Instagram show the children walking the grounds, with Lilibet holding a small handbag and a blanket, and the family posing near the pool with their beagle, Mamma Mia. The visit was arranged by Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, who still resides at the property with his wife, Cat Jarman.

The Sussexes may also have visited Diana's burial site, located on an island in the estate's Oval Lake, a private memorial that is not open to the public. Charles Spencer has previously said the location provides a "buffer" from public access and allows Prince William and Prince Harry to visit their mother’s grave at any time.

Earlier in the trip, the family traveled to Portugal, where they were photographed at a beach and in a swimming pool. Their UK itinerary was originally expected to include a stay at Buckingham Palace, but the offer was withdrawn after security arrangements for the family were not finalized. Harry's spokesperson said the withdrawal was "disappointing" and linked it to a recent court decision involving a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers.

Instead of staying in London, the Sussexes met King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, the monarch’s private country residence, marking the first time the king had seen his grandchildren since 2022. The family has since returned to their Montecito home in California, where they have lived since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020.