(NewsNation) — Prince Harry’s invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to the United Kingdom was rescinded days before his trip.
The Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson said the offer was “withdrawn” after Harry accepted the palace’s invitation July 4, according to People Magazine.
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Sources told the BBC Harry hadn’t responded to the palace’s invitation in time for proper accommodations to be made.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex at Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival held at Spring Studios on Oct. 09, 2025, in New York, New York. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – MAY 17: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex attends the inauguration of the Lost Screen Memorial, ahead of the opening of the 79th World Health Assembly at Place des Nations on May 17, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. “Lost Screen Memorial” is a commemorative art installation displaying illuminated smartphone lock screens symbolizing 50 children who tragically lost their lives following harm associated with social media. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)
Harry will touch down in England later this month to mark the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham, according to The Telegraph.
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Prince Harry decided over the weekend that he would visit London alone, rather than bringing his wife, Meghan Markle and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as originally planned, due to security concerns.
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The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) denied Harry’s request for taxpayer-funded security for him and his family, prompting his decision, People reported.
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