Prince Harry is set to receive another invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace on his upcoming visit to the United Kingdom in September.
Prince Harry reportedly invited back to Buckingham Palace
The Duke of Sussex is expected to return to his native isle to engage in various events associated with the WellChild Awards, scheduled for later this year in London. According to The Sun, the prince is likely to be extended the opportunity to lodge at the palace once more following an earlier disagreement over his stay, which was canceled due to insufficient notice provided for his summer visit plans.
However, the publication reports sources indicated Harry will “will accept the fresh offer to stay at the Palace well in advance this time”.
Harry – who lives in California – organised a trip to the UK in July but the visit was marred by a public disagreement over his accommodation at the palace.
Insiders said Harry had not formally responded to the king's offer of accommodation at a royal residence in time, and so was told he could no longer stay at Buckingham Palace because a minimum notice period is needed to ensure guests can be hosted and Royal Household staff provided.
The 41-year-old royal's representative admitted the decision was "disappointing" and accused the palace of withdrawing the offer "at the last moment" as they explained Harry's delay had been due to him putting security measures in place after it was confirmed he wouldn't receive official protection.
Harry stayed elsewhere and was later joined by his wife Meghan and their two children, who were given the chance to see their grandfather King Charles for the first time in four years in a private meeting at Highgrove, the monarch's country residence in Gloucestershire, England.
No images have been released from the reunion, and no further details will be provided, as it was a "private family occasion”, the palace said.
The meeting marked the first time Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have been in the UK since June 2022, when they travelled over to attend the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the late Queen Elizabeth.