Harry And Meghan Announce Visit To U.K. In September: What We Know So Far
Harry And Meghan Announce Visit To U.K. In September: What We Know So Far

KEY POINTS

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will travel to the U.K. and Germany in early September
  • Royal correspondent Russell Myers said the duke and duchess are unlikely to bring their kids along for their "business-like tour"
  • He said the couple likely won't reunite publicly with William and Kate to avoid creating "fanfare"

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the U.K. next month, but their kids likely won't join them, according to a royal correspondent.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a series of charitable events to attend in the U.K. in September. Since they will be busy, they are unlikely to bring along their 3-year-old son Archie and 1-year-old daughter Lilibet on their trip.

"No, I think not," Russell Myers, the royal editor of the Daily Mirror, said on the Australian show "Today Extra" when asked if he believes Archie and Lilibet will join their parents. "I think this is a whistlestop tour, very much described to me as a business-like tour."

Myers added that Prince Harry and Markle may not reunite with Kate Middleton and Prince William because "they want to have all the focus on the charities" and "don't want to create a fanfare."

The journalist noted that there was "a lot said" about Prince Harry and Markle's appearance at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee last month and that "many were worried" that the couple's presence would overshadow the celebration of the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

But Myers said he believes Prince Harry and Markle will once again keep a "low profile" when they return to the U.K. next month.

Host Sylvia Jeffreys suggested that security concerns could be another reason for Prince Harry and Markle not to bring their kids along to the U.K., citing the Duke of Sussex's second lawsuit against the British government for refusing him and his family police protection while in Britain.

"Well, it is," Myers agreed. "Two major court cases against the British government, the Home Office."

The royal editor added that Prince Harry "has potentially a good point because just recently, it's been revealed that Prince Andrew, despite stepping back from royal duties in complete disgrace, has managed to keep hold of his taxpayer-funded security."

Myers concluded that "no doubt Harry will be using that as a big argument" in the courtroom.

International Business Times could not independently verify this information.

Last month, a judge granted Prince Harry "permission to apply for judicial review" over the U.K. government's decision to remove the royal's automatic right to U.K. police security after his decision to step back from frontline royal duties.

The decision means that the legal action will now proceed to a full hearing at the High Court in London between the prince and the U.K. government.

Prince Harry and Markle will visit Manchester, England, for the One Young World Summit on Sept. 5, with the duchess set to deliver the keynote speech during the opening ceremony.

On Sept. 6, the couple will be heading to Germany to kick off next year's Invictus Games in Dusseldorf. They will then head back to the U.K. for the Well Child Awards in London on Sept. 8, where Prince Harry will give a speech.

Prince Harry (R) and Meghan Markle (L), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the UN General Assembly on Nelson Mandela International Day
Prince Harry (R) and Meghan Markle (L), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the UN General Assembly on Nelson Mandela International Day AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLARY