Birmingham to Host 2027 Invictus Games Amidst Prince Harry's Security Concerns

The Duchess of Sussex last visited the UK in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Prince Harry has previously stated that he considers his home country too unsafe to bring his wife and their children.

A decision on restoring Harry's automatic police protection is reportedly imminent.

One source close to the Sussexes claims Meghan will only make the trip if Harry's automatic police protection is restored. However, another anonymous source close to the couple claims she will never return to Britain.

Reports suggest Meghan is hoping to appear alongside Prince Harry at a major Invictus Games event in Birmingham this summer. The 44-year-old duchess reportedly wants to attend the event with her husband.

A Royal Insider suggests it would look strange if Meghan did not attend the Birmingham countdown event, as she has attended equivalent events elsewhere.

This insider also believes there is a good chance the couple will stay at a royal residence during a UK visit that includes Invictus events, provided the current thaw in family relations continues. Conversely, another Royal Insider claims the Sussexes will need to stay in a hotel in the city during the 2027 Games.

Security remains the deciding factor for any potential visit. One source claims protection will always be the bottom line.

The Duke of Sussex lost his court case against the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) regarding their decision to remove his right to taxpayer-funded police protection after he ceased being a working member of the royal family.

Prince Harry's High Court legal case against Associated Newspapers Limited is expected to commence on January 19.

The Duke has been estranged from the Prince of Wales since making accusations against King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and the Princess of Wales. These allegations were detailed in his Oprah Winfrey interview, a Netflix documentary, and his autobiography, Spare.

King Charles could potentially offer Harry and Meghan the use of Highgrove House as an 'olive branch.'

The couple's right to armed police protection in the UK has been reinstated, according to recent reports. A decision on Prince Harry's UK security is already 'nailed on,' claims an anonymous source.