It has been years since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shocked the world when they opted to step back from the spotlight and step down as senior royals to live a peaceful life in Montecito, California.
The Sussex couple’s last visit to the United Kingdom was in September 2022, a three-week trip that happened before the full weight of royal estrangement settled in.
Now, new reports claim that the Suits alum considers returning to British soil this summer—and it’s not about her but about her kids: Archie, 6, and Lilibet.
Meghan Markle set to return to Britain with Harry for first time in four years pic.twitter.com/8YWMRmINBU
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 12, 2026
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and their two children are said to spend some quality time in the UK in July, which is also when the Invictus Games take place. This year, the international sporting event founded by the Duke of Sussex is set to take place in Birmingham.
Being one of the most important people behind the Invictus Games, Prince Harry is expected to attend. The question now is whether Meghan Markle will join her husband. And, according to sources close to the pair, the answer hinges on one thing: security.
Most, if not all, royal followers are aware that Prince Harry has been in dispute with the British government over police protection in the UK, and his security situation remains unresolved at the time of writing.
Dear UK,
Meghan Markle is reportedly keen to return this summer, ready to showcase her now infamous baby mama dance routine.
Courtesy is traditionally extended where goodwill exists. Any return to the UK should therefore be met with a welcome that reflects exactly how they have… pic.twitter.com/cYmWtOVdDC
— Queen Esther (@XOQueenEsther) January 11, 2026
A review of his protected status is scheduled for late January, and if that goes in his favor, Meghan Markle is allegedly more willing to return.
“It has been said that Meghan is less keen on a return to the UK but will agree so that her two children can make a visit as the family ‘love to do stuff together,” an anonymous source said.
“They love to do stuff as a family whenever they can, and when they do things as a couple philanthropically, they often take the kids along privately. I can’t see a reason why he’d come over with the kids without her,” it added.
Front page of The Sun on Sunday. Lots of ifs and maybes, but if security case goes Harry’s way there is a date in the diary this summer for Meghan to return to UK for first time in four years, at an Invictus bash in Birmingham. Full storyhttps://t.co/2u35gJKuXE pic.twitter.com/cWL4HYRaHU
— Matt Wilkinson (@MattSunRoyal) January 11, 2026
It has been said that one of Prince Harry’s motivations in his planned UK return is to show Archie and Lilibet where he grew up.
The brother of Prince William reportedly wants his children to know the country, understand its heritage, and see where their roots come from. But then again, that will only be possible if Meghan Markle feels safe returning.
To recall, Archie and Lilibet’s last visit to the UK was in June 2022, when they were 3 years old and 1 year old, respectively, to attend the revelries for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
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This is the smile on the face of someone who has been vicious about Meghan in the past while she was reporting the story that Meghan may be eyeing a return to the uk in July for the first time in 4 years. pic.twitter.com/lafHDQnmJX
— IAmSage 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 (@SageKnowsAll) January 11, 2026
“There will be all kinds of considerations, like the children’s school and other commitments. But if the security is sorted, then yes, of course, that would open up the door to come back more with his family and bring the family over more,” the informant claimed.
“He’s been clear on that. His desire is to show his kids where he grew up, and in the UK. If security is sorted, he’ll want to sit down and think about what does that look like? How should we show up?” it went on.
While supporters of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are thrilled to finally have them back together in the UK, the answer all depends on paperwork and bureaucracy. After all, the Sussex family’s alleged return to Britain this summer is not really about her at all.
Prince Harry to return to the UK within days – but Meghan Markle won’t join him pic.twitter.com/5KgAAHQogE
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 6, 2026
It is worth noting that neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry has confirmed their reported UK return as of this writing. Hence, these speculations should be taken with grain of salt until everything is proven true and correct.
Inquisitr has reached out to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s reps for comments.
