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Harry and Meghan. UK Visit.

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Calendargirl Sat 20-Jun-26 07:56:13

Just been reading about H&M’s forthcoming proposed visit to the UK with their children, pertaining to the Invictus Games which are due to take place next year.

Apparently, it’s a private visit, and accommodation has been offered to them on a ‘Royal estate’, but no mention of where or if it’s been accepted.

Security issues not revealed, plus whether or not it involves meeting up with the King.

We shall wait and see how it all evolves.

butterandjam Sat 04-Jul-26 17:37:13

Calendargirl

^You would think that Charles being hugely wealthy a multi billionaire would offer to pay for security for his son and family…^

It’s not simply security is it though?

It’s armed security they want, which is a bit different.

In the UK, all Royal security/protection are armed when on duty.

Sadgrandma Sat 04-Jul-26 17:32:56

He’s apparently not bringing Meghan and the children next week now due to security concerns. However, it is possible they may join him later in Birmingham! So will they be safer there than in a royal palace? Don’t understand his thinking.

Calendargirl Sat 04-Jul-26 17:15:09

You would think that Charles being hugely wealthy a multi billionaire would offer to pay for security for his son and family…

It’s not simply security is it though?

It’s armed security they want, which is a bit different.

Samwam Sat 04-Jul-26 17:07:23

You would think that Charles being hugly wealthy a multi billionaire would offer to pay security for his son and family but royals never pay for anything.

Royals speak to the press all the time brief them that's what they do. That way press gets stories about the royals it's a two way street.

About talking to the press, it's a pity Charles and William didn't, as yet speak up about Andrew and what they know, what are they hiding.

Hoping the Sovereign Grant, now Buckingham Palace is renovated, the huge amount they are receiving be looked into and drasticly reduced.

Aveline Sat 04-Jul-26 17:04:57

I can just see the pictures of Meghan posing sadly by the memorial island.
Good point re Spencer.

ferry23 Sat 04-Jul-26 16:28:56

One might be a cynic and suggest that a visit to Althorp is merely the precursor to a documentary about his Mother.

And yet another opportunity to show the Royal Family in a bad light.

I suppose it may depend upon whether Charles Spencer would wish to protect his relationship with his heir to the throne nephew William, or if he would rather cash in on the opportunity of attracting more (paying) overseas visitors.

merlotgran Sat 04-Jul-26 16:03:12

Just one look at Harry’s face and you can read what’s on his mind. 🤔

Syracute Sat 04-Jul-26 15:57:19

It’s clear some people on this thread are mindreaders of the Royal Family.

eazybee Sat 04-Jul-26 15:53:17

Harry is determined to force his father to grant him the security he thinks he is entitled to, as a 'Prince of the Blood' as he once described himself.
Charles, I think, is equally determined not to be blackmailed; I suspect he is nor that bothered about seeing his troublesome son, and if it means yet another postponed meeting with his scarcely known grandchildren, so be it. Meghan doesn't really enter in to it, although I doubt she believes that.
It is very clear Harry has very little else to do.

Aveline Sat 04-Jul-26 15:37:21

How much security did the have on their Portuguese holiday?

Syracute Sat 04-Jul-26 15:34:35

Why do people believe the vitriol written by certain types of newspapers ?
For all we know there could be secret visits by all parties that are not reported or noted for the safety, security and privacy of all the family.

Usedtobeblonde Sat 04-Jul-26 15:34:02

Just more publicity.

Calendargirl Sat 04-Jul-26 15:14:48

They might join him later in the week in Birmingham, not sure why that is less unsafe?

A visit to Althorp has not been ruled out apparently, (Diana’s grave).

Whether a meeting with the King is going to happen, who knows.

Calendargirl Sat 04-Jul-26 15:11:48

Well, it’s been announced that surprise, surprise, The Duchess of Sussex and children are no longer coming to London, as it’s too unsafe without the (taxpayer funded) security that Harry insists on.

MarieElla Tue 30-Jun-26 19:48:36

Yes, I agree.
I'll stick to calling it ranting and raving and you stick to calling it whining and whingeing.

merlotgran Tue 30-Jun-26 19:45:24

I’d call it whining and whingeing rather than ranting and raving.
Either way we’re all a bit sick of it now.

MarieElla Tue 30-Jun-26 19:14:45

Daddima examples of his rantings are reported in the news daily.
His interview with Oprah and the book Spare attempts to damage the monarchy....
Do you really think they're not trying to harm the RF?

Daddima Tue 30-Jun-26 18:06:00

MarieElla

Yes and (according to their own PR), H is crying constantly.....
Those poor kids. Hopefully they're spending all their time with nannies while their parents get on with the important job of ranting and ravibg against the UK...

Now, I am no fan of this pair, but could you give us some examples of their ‘ranting and raving against the UK’?
I heard Piers Morgan saying they were constantly trying to bring down the monarchy, and I haven’t seen any evidence of that either.

merlotgran Tue 30-Jun-26 10:55:50

I think some of this ‘insider information’ is being exaggerated.

MarieElla Tue 30-Jun-26 10:10:48

Yes and (according to their own PR), H is crying constantly.....
Those poor kids. Hopefully they're spending all their time with nannies while their parents get on with the important job of ranting and ravibg against the UK...

Aveline Tue 30-Jun-26 07:50:35

How do we know what Harry is thinking or planning? How are we tipped off about this? Oh yes. H&M PR on the case?

Sadgrandma Tue 30-Jun-26 06:58:52

20:08winterwhite

Quite so Calendargirl. What is the great security risk? What are they so afraid of that doesn’t apply at home?

Yes or when they swan off on their 'royal tours'! I also read somewhere that they have recently been holidaying in Portugal.
However, maybe if that if they get official protection here the officers would be armed but if they bring their own bodyguards they would not be allowed to be.

Taichinan Tue 30-Jun-26 02:55:52

Absolutely Jaxjacky. That is style! And breeding And maturity. Someone who doesn't need to shout "Look at me!" to be noticed. Harry on the other hand is little more than a petulant spoiled brat, angry at fate that put him on this earth second to his brother. I used to like him once ..........

NotSpaghetti Mon 29-Jun-26 21:32:18

Maybe he's already given the required 30 days notice?

Jaxjacky Mon 29-Jun-26 21:23:35

The Princess of Wales completed the three peaks challenge this weekend. No advance publicity, no media following her, just quietly got on with it, a small press release afterwards, dignified.