Prince Harry to travel to London alone amid ongoing dispute over security arrangements

Prince Harry is reportedly set to travel to London next week without his wife Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This decision stems from an ongoing and unresolved dispute regarding the provision of taxpayer-funded police security for the family during their visits to the United Kingdom. Harry has consistently expressed concerns over the safety of his family without continuous official protection.

The disagreement traces back to 2020 when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their roles as working royals and relocated to California. Subsequently, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) downgraded their automatic police protection in the UK, a decision Prince Harry unsuccessfully challenged in court, including an appeal lost in 2025. He maintains that private security cannot offer the same level of protection, as they lack the authority to carry firearms or access government security networks.

Prince Harry's upcoming five-day visit is primarily to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham and to attend various charity events. While Meghan and the children will not be in London, there remains a possibility they could join him for engagements outside the capital. The Royal Household had reportedly offered accommodation at a royal residence where security would be guaranteed, but full-time police protection for external events was not approved.