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Palace confirms Meghan will skip public events during Prince Harry’s UK visit, citing privacy and family considerations amid ongoing media attention.
The Duchess of Sussex will not appear at any public events during her husband the Duke of Sussex’s visit to the UK, Buckingham Palace confirmed this week. The decision follows an earlier announcement that Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, would not accompany Prince Harry at the start of his visit amid a dispute over security arrangements.
Speculation had continued that Meghan might attend later engagements, including an event at the NEC in Birmingham on Friday linked to the Invictus Games. Palace sources have now made clear she is no longer expected at those public appearances.
It remains unclear whether Meghan and the children will make any private visits while in the UK. Palace representatives declined to comment on private meetings, leaving open the possibility of family encounters involving King Charles, Prince Harry and the couple’s children.
The visit, which aims to promote next year’s Invictus Games in Birmingham, has seen several changes since initial plans published two weeks ago indicated Meghan would attend events in London and Birmingham. Her withdrawal from London events followed the security disagreement.
Organisers and palace officials have emphasized that arrangements for the Invictus Games promotion continue, though the programme has been adjusted in response to the evolving situation. No further details were provided on alternative appearances or private engagements.
The revised plan closes the earlier possibility that Meghan might join later public events. Officials reiterated that they would not comment on private family meetings but confirmed public schedules will proceed as announced without her participation.