Meghan Markle and Kids' Surprise UK Visit Sparks Buzz Amid Security Drama
A change of heart.Meghan Markle will travel to the UK with her and Prince Harry’s two kids after initially canceling their plans due to security concerns, Page Six can confirm.The Duchess of Sussex — along with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5 — will now touch down in London, but has no plans of making public appearances, an insider told Page Six.That means the “Suits” alum won’t attend the Invictus Games event with the Duke of Sussex on Friday, per our source.Meghan Markle will travel to the UK with her and Prince Harry’s two kids, Page Six can confirm. (Seen here: the family of four). meghan/InstagramThe “Suits” alum, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet won’t make public appearances, an insider told Page Six. (Seen here: Prince Harry with his kids). Instagram/@meghanWhile abroad, the family of four hope to travel to Princess Diana’s burial site at Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, England, the insider noted.Additionally, Markle, 44, and Harry, 41, are also attempting to make plans for their little ones to visit their grandfather, King Charles III, who has been battling cancer, but nothing is confirmed yet per our source.A rep for the couple wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.The family of four wants to travel to Princess Diana’s burial site located at Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, England, per our source. (Seen here: Markle with her kids). meghan/InstagramMarkle and Harry (seen here in April) are also hoping to make plans for their kids to see King Charles III. Getty ImagesLast month, it was reported the couple would likely not bring their kids to London after being denied taxpayer-funded security protection for their travels across the pond.An insider told the Guardian that the “Spare” author was “distraught” about the decision and didn’t want his little ones to be “chased by paparazzi wherever they go from the moment they step off the plane.”“If he can find a way to do that, he will,” the insider stated.Markle (photographed above with Prince Harry in April) and her children initially canceled their visit after being denied tax payer-funded security and lodgings at Buckingham Palace. Samir Hussein/WireImageHarry (seen here on July 9) has been scrambling to find a way to safely get his family to the UK despite those setbacks. REUTERSHarry’s rep also blamed the hiccup in this visit on King Charles, who first offered Harry lodging at Buckingham Palace but later disinvited him — even after Harry had accepted.However, the former royal’s spokesperson told Page Six he was continuing to “explore every available option” so Markle and their kids to the UK safely.A royal insider told Page Six Wednesday that if Harry wanted Archie and Lilibet to meet Charles, it would be possible if Markle came with them.Earlier this week, Harry arrived in the UK and stepped out to the premiere of his friend Misan Harriman’s documentary, “Shoot the People.”The “Spare” author (seen here with King Charles in 2019) arrived across the pond earlier this week. Samir Hussein/WireImageHe has since made several public appearances. (Seen here: Markle, Charles and Harry in 2018). Getty ImagesThe following day, Harry learned that he lost his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the Daily Mail UK’s publisher, after accusing them of unlawfully obtaining information about him.Also on Tuesday, he stepped out to attend an event to promote the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be hosted in Birmingham.It’s unclear if Harry has plans on reuniting with his brother, Prince William, or other members of the royal family.
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