Prince Harry is reportedly reconsidering plans to bring his family to the United Kingdom after reports that his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected.
According to reports by The Sun and the BBC, the Duke of Sussex is reassessing his travel plans after the latest development, despite recent confirmation that he and Meghan Markle intended to return to the UK for several engagements.
Prince Harry has repeatedly said that he would only bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK if he was satisfied with the security arrangements.
For more than six months, the Duke had been awaiting the outcome of a review into his request for taxpayer-funded police protection during visits to Britain.
According to The Sun and the BBC, that request has now been rejected.
The reported security decision came just a day after Harry and Meghan were said to have confirmed plans to travel to the UK for several engagements, including a visit to the grave of Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana.
However, The Sun, citing unnamed sources, reported that Harry is now "reassessing things" following the latest update.
"Ultimately, he is going to do everything he can to find a way to bring them over safely," the source was quoted as saying.
King's offer reportedly still stands
According to the report, King Charles has reportedly offered accommodation at a royal residence, believed to be Buckingham Palace, during the family's planned stay.
The offer is said to remain available and was reportedly accepted by Harry and Meghan.
While police protection would reportedly be provided within the royal estate, the couple would rely on their privately funded security team for engagements outside royal residences.
The family had reportedly planned to remain in the UK for around five days.
It remains unclear whether the visit, expected to take place next month, will proceed as planned, be modified or be postponed following the reported security decision.
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