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Published 12:00 29 Jun 2026 GMT
Prince Harry has shared details about what Meghan Markle prayed for when the couple made a visit to his mother, Princess Diana's, grave.
With Harry, Meghan, and their two children - Archie, seven, and five-year-old Lilibet - expected to travel to the UK next month, it is likely their trip back will include a visit to Princess Diana's burial site.
Prince Harry is set to make the trip in support of the one-year countdown events to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, and it would also mark the first time Meghan and the couple's two children have visited the UK since 2022.
According to reports from People, Althorp House, Diana's family estate where she is buried, is closed to visitors on July 10 and 11, leading to speculation that these may be the dates of Prince Harry's visit to the memorial.
It is not known whether Harry and his family will stay at the property, which is owned by his mom's brother Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, though Harry has previously stayed there on past visits to the UK, including in August 2024 when he attended the funeral of his uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes.
Prince Harry previously revealed that his wife, Meghan, had said a prayer at the memorial to his mother, who is buried on an island at the center of The Round Oval ornamental lake within Althorp Park's Pleasure Garden, following her death aged 36 in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
The burial site at the Spencer family’s ancestral home in Northamptonshire, England, is not accessible to the public.
In his memoir, Spare, Harry revealed that he'd taken Meghan to the site, recalling: "No visit to this place was ever easy, but this one… twenty-fifth anniversary.
"And Meg’s first time. At long last, I was bringing the girl of my dreams home to meet mum."
He continued: "We hesitated, hugging, and then I went first. I placed flowers on the grave. Meg gave me a moment, and I spoke to my mother in my head, told her I missed her, asked her for guidance and clarity.
"Feeling that Meg might also want a moment, I went around the hedge, scanned the pond. When I came back, Meg was kneeling, eyes shut, palms against the stone."
Revealing what Meghan had prayed for, Harry wrote: "I asked, as we walked back to the boat, what she’d prayed for. Clarity, she said. And guidance."
While Harry and his family are expected to return to the UK next month, no additional security arrangements have reportedly been offered.
Decisions about protective security are made by the Home Office rather than the King, and the issue of their security has been a huge bone of contention for the couple.
Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal roles in 2020, choosing to move to the US, after losing their taxpayer-funded police protection.
Harry had challenged the decision in court, citing his fears for his family's safety in the UK, saying at the time: "The U.K. is my home. The U.K. is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live at the moment in the United States.
"That cannot happen if there is no possibility to keep them safe when they are on U.K. soil."
Since the family's move to California, Harry has made several solo visits to the UK, but returned with both children only once for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee festivities in June 2022.
Meghan also visited the UK later in 2022 for a series of charity events with Prince Harry when Queen Elizabeth died, and they extended their trip to attend her funeral.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's potential return to the UK for a visit is apparently hanging in the balance, according to reports.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living in Los Angeles since 2020 after deciding to step down from the royal family and move to the US.
Their decision came after they found they were hounded by the press and wanted to live a more private life with their children, Archie, four, and Lilibet, two.
And while Harry is due to return to the UK in a few weeks' time, he will only reportedly bring Meghan and the children with him if one condition is met.
According to reports, Prince Harry is due to attend a special service at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8, marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which he co-founded in 2014 for sick and injured servicemen and women.
While Meghan is also a proud supporter of the Invictus Games, and recently joined Harry on a trip to Canada to promote the 2025 games which will take place in Whistler and Vancouver next year, it is uncertain whether she will attend the UK service.
According to reports from The Telegraph, Harry is not keen to bring his wife and children to Britain unless he is able to overturn a Home Office ruling stating that he is not immediately entitled to police protection while in the UK.
The Prince has fought back since the ruling was decided in February 2020, after it was decreed that he and his family would no longer receive the "same degree" of protection - which is publicly funded - while they are in the UK.
His legal team has argued that he was "singled out" and treated "less favorably" by having his level of protection decreased, which they believe would put him at greater risk of a "successful attack".
He told the court that he believes the ruling is "unlawful and unfair", and fears that he and his children would not feel safe in the UK as a result of it.
He said in a written statement at a previous case hearing: "It was with great sadness for both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020. The UK is my home.
"The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home, as much as where they live at the moment in the United States. That cannot happen if it's not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.
"I cannot put my wife in danger like that and, given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm's way too."
The government has called for the claim to be dismissed, arguing that the Home Office has a right to decide the Duke's protection on a "bespoke" and "case-by-case" basis.
According to the Telegraph's reports, it understands that Harry "does not feel able" to bring Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet to the UK unless the ruling is overturned, for their safety.
Harry's most recent return to the UK took place in February, when he traveled alone to London to visit his father, King Charles III, after it was announced that the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer.
According to reports, Prince Harry was only in the country for around 24 hours, of which he spent around 30 minutes meeting with his father, before returning to the US.
After the visit, he told Good Morning America that he would be returning again, explaining: "Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I'm grateful for that.
"I've got other trips planned that will take me through the UK, or back to the UK, and so I'll stop in and see my family as much as I can."
The BBC adds that Markle "may travel to Balmoral at a later date".
Original: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are traveling to Balmoral to be with the Queen following the concerning news that Her Majesty is currently under "medical supervision".
Shortly after midday on Thursday, September 8, Buckingham Palace shared the following statement:
"Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
"The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."
BBC News later reported that members of the Royal Family were traveling to Balmoral in order to be with Her Majesty.
As of this writing, the Queen's son, Prince Charles, is currently at Balmoral with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge.
Additionally, the Queen's other children, The Duke of York and the Count and Countess of Wessex, are also traveling to the Scottish estate.
Princess Anne was already reportedly in Scotland carrying out various engagements, and is now at Balmoral with her family.
The Queen's grandson, the Duke of Cambridge Prince William, is also traveling to Balmoral, with the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly remaining in Windsor with their children.
BBC News has also reported that a representative for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have also reported that the couple is also traveling to Balmoral to be with the Duke of Sussex's grandmother.
According to the BBC, Prince Harry and Meghan were in the UK for a charity event.
On Tuesday, Her Majesty appointed Liz Truss as the United Kingdom's new prime minister after the latter won the summer Conservative leadership bid.
The occasion took place at Balmoral, as the Queen did not travel to London for the event, which has often taken place at Buckingham Palace for previous prime ministers.
In response to today's news, the new PM tweeted that the country should be "deeply concerned" about the Queen's wellbeing.
"The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime," Truss tweeted. "My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."
Additionally, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also shared his concerns about the news, tweeting: "Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
"My thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery."
A statement from former PM Tony Blair reads: "It is deeply concerning to hear today's news from Buckingham Palace. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this worrying time."
Back in June, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, with the entire nation enjoying a long weekend of celebrations to mark Her Majesty's 70-year record reign.
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Despite previous reports, it has now been revealed that Meghan Markle will not be joining her husband on the trip to Balmoral.
Earlier today, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were due to make the journey to Balmoral to be with the Queen following Buckingham Palace's announcement regarding the monarch's health.
Just after midday on Thursday, September 8, Buckingham Palace shared the following statement:
"Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
"The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."
Following the news, it was reported by BBC News that several immediate members of the Royal Family were traveling to Balmoral in Scotland in order to be at the 96-year-old's side.
BBC News initially reported that a representative for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stated that the couple - who were both in London for a charity event later this evening - would be traveling to Balmoral together.
However, more recent reports have stated that Markle is now expected to remain in London, according to sources.
Additionally, Markle will not attend the WellChild awards that were scheduled to take place this evening.
Several members of the Royal Family - including the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex - were seen disembarking an RAF aircraft earlier this afternoon after landing at Aberdeen Airport.
Prince Charles, his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, and Princess Anne - who was already reportedly in Scotland carrying out various engagements - are now at Balmoral.
The Duchess of Cambridge will reportedly be staying in Windsor with the couple's children, who have recently returned to school.
In response to today's news, the new UK prime minister tweeted that the country should be "deeply concerned" about the Queen's wellbeing.
"The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime," Truss tweeted. "My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."
The PM's message comes just two days after she was invited to start a government by the Queen during an engagement at Balmoral.
Additionally, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also shared his concerns about the news, tweeting: "Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
"My thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery."
Published 09:31 17 Oct 2018 GMT
At the beginning of this week, it was announced that Meghan Markle is expecting a baby - and the whole world hasn't stopped talking about it since. Brits are speculating on potential names for the new arrival, folks over in the USA are excited by the prospect of Prince Harry's firstborn child being half American, and Australia - who are currently hosting the royal couple - were thrilled to be the first nation to greet the expectant parents.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now on their third day of the tour, which will see them visit Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand as well as the land down under, and just about everyone and their dog has been obsessing over how adorable they are together.
While everyone else was watching Meghan and Harry fawn over Koalas and coo over baby gifts, however, some eagle-eyed individuals spotted a subtle tribute that the mother-to-be paid to the late Princess Diana.
Way back in 1986, when Prince Harry was just a year old, Princess Diana went on a royal tour to Canada. While there, she flaunted some elegant looks and rocked some gorgeous pieces of jewellery. And now, as a homage to the mother-in-law she never got to meet, Meghan wore one of the same items.
In pictures taken on Tuesday, Meghan can be seen sporting a pair of gold butterfly earrings - the same ones Diana wore all those years ago.
While on her visit to the zoo, Meghan was also spotted wearing a gold bracelet with blue stones - another item that used to belong to Diana.
This, of course, is not the first time that the Duchess had paid tribute to Harry's mother.
On her wedding day, the former Suits actress wore a ring that belonged to Diana, and her engagement ring actually has two diamonds from Diana's collection set in it.
"It's important to know that she's a part of this with us," Meghan said when her engagement to the prince was first announced.
Before she died, Diana had already made preparations for how her possessions should be divided in the event of her passing. She specifically noted that her jewellery should be passed along to her sons, and in turn to their spouses - which is why we often see Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle sporting items that have been in the royal family for decades.
"I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it," Diana stipulated.
It is likely that Meghan and Harry have been thinking about Diana a lot since finding out that they are expecting a little one - and, who knows, if the child is a girl, the couple might end up picking a name for her that makes reference to her paternal grandmother. But we will have to wait and see.
Published 09:39 07 Apr 2026 GMT
Fans of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have defended the couple after the Easter videos they shared of their children were claimed to show a "sad" detail.
Since 2020, Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, have been living in Montecito, California, after stepping down from their royal roles and moving from the UK citing safety concerns.
The couple has made a life for themselves in the US, raising their two children - Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
Meghan occasionally shares glimpses of their lives on social media, including a sweet series of videos showing how the family celebrated Easter together.
As well as feeding their chickens and collecting fresh eggs from the coop, Meghan included a series of videos of the children doing an egg hunt in the garden.
Archie was seen wearing a blue shirt and long trousers, while Lilibet wore a pink dress, bunny ears, and bare feet as they raced around the large yard looking for chocolate eggs.
In another clip, Lilibet could be seen carrying two full baskets of Easter treats including books as they walked over a small bridge over a little stream with a black dog following closely behind.
Archie was also seen colouring in an egg using pens and a spinning egg decorating toy to make his own unique design.
While the videos showed the kids having an amazing time, some commenters claimed there was a "sad" detail in the clips - that the kids did not have any friends with them for the day.
One commented: "The thing that is tellingly sad? The kids have no friends around and never even interact with each other. Good on you Meghan for showing what an isolated life they live."
Others added: "Isolated from all of their cousins, all of their aunts and all of their uncles. What sad holidays," and: "Pity , kids are going to grow up loners."
Another wrote: "You call festivities when it’s just isolated kids? Can’t even hear the parents in the background. Just the granny."
However, many defended the couple, writing: "i love they can just be kids and enjoy walking barefoot," and: "they are happy and free."
Others added: "They’re living such a magical life in their Montecieto Kingdom and I love that for them," and: "Aww such a sweet happy childhood. Cute stuff. Princess Lilibeth walks like her mama."
Another commented: "What a beautiful life they lead. Princess Lilibet is so tall, just like her Grandmother, Princess Diana."
While there did not appear to be other children present for this particular egg hunt, it was just a very small snippet of the whole Easter weekend.
Meghan and Harry have previously spoken about wanting to keep their children private, and while they do give fans small glimpses of their son and daughter, they make sure to only show the backs of their children's heads to protect their privacy.
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