King Charles III has reportedly extended an olive branch to his youngest son, Prince Harry, by offering accommodation at a royal residence and assistance with security arrangements during the Duke of Sussex’s upcoming visit to the United Kingdom.
According to reports, the 77-year-old monarch, who continues to undergo cancer treatment, has invited Harry, 41, along with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 44, and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, to stay at a royal property while they are in Britain between July 6 and 10.
The visit is expected to centre around Harry’s charitable commitments, including an event marking one year until the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Should Meghan and the children accompany Harry, it would mark Archie and Lilibet’s first visit to Britain in four years.
The reported offer comes amid Harry’s long-running dispute with the UK government over security arrangements following his decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to California with Meghan in 2020.
Security has remained a key concern for the Duke of Sussex, who recently lost a legal challenge relating to taxpayer-funded police protection while visiting the UK. Harry has previously stated that he could not safely bring his family to Britain without what he considers adequate security measures.
The trip is set to conclude with an event celebrating the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. Founded by Harry in 2014, the Games remain one of the projects most closely associated with his public life and charitable work.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have publicly commented on the reported accommodation offer.
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