Meghan & kids' UK trip: Security fears cancel plans?

The planned five-day visit of Meghan Markle and her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the UK has been thrown into doubt due to security concerns. Initially, the Sussex office confirmed the family's attendance and the acceptance of royal accommodation on a Friday. However, this was rescinded the following day, with sources accusing the couple of orchestrating drama for promotional purposes.

The primary reason for the cancellation appears to stem from the Duke of Sussex being informed late on Friday that he would not secure taxpayer-funded security for the July visit. A source revealed that their plans to visit family, friends, and charitable causes were disrupted at the last minute. Harry was reportedly told last week that the Home Office's risk assessment review for his family had been paused, meaning taxpayer-funded security would not extend beyond royal residences.

Sources close to the couple accused the Home Office of creating conditions that make it nearly impossible for them to travel safely within the country. Harry is described as distraught and is actively seeking every possible option to ensure his wife and children can travel and remain safe on the ground. He is unwilling to subject his children to being constantly pursued by paparazzi, emphasizing their safety as paramount.

Concerns are heightened by recent security incidents involving Harry in the UK, with private security facing limitations. The possibility of Meghan and the children making a brief one-day visit is now being considered. Despite these setbacks, there remains hope for a meeting between Harry and his father, King Charles III, who has been undergoing cancer treatment.