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Harry and Meghan. UK Visit.

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Calendargirl Sat 20-Jun-26 07:56:13

Just been reading about H&M’s forthcoming proposed visit to the UK with their children, pertaining to the Invictus Games which are due to take place next year.

Apparently, it’s a private visit, and accommodation has been offered to them on a ‘Royal estate’, but no mention of where or if it’s been accepted.

Security issues not revealed, plus whether or not it involves meeting up with the King.

We shall wait and see how it all evolves.

fancythat Sat 20-Jun-26 14:22:57

No opening up of a new school, for her.

Boz Sat 20-Jun-26 14:21:20

She wouldn't have married Harry if he hadn't been royal. Quite a catch for an ambitious actress who sees before her a life-role with plenty of fame and money.
The fact that she wasn't prepared to stick it out when the going got tough shows she was only up for the glamour and not the slog.

Charleygirl5 Sat 20-Jun-26 14:13:23

If one is almost paranoid about security, one doesn't publicise the arrival next month. One makes the arrangements quietly and arrives.

Apparently the King will see at least Harry and hopefully the children.

Apart from welcoming the pair, if they are lucky, the royals will be saying little. They learned their lesson the hard way.

I doubt if Meghan will change, she just wants to make easy money and is unconcerned who she hurts.

When they got married, she thought Harry was richer than he was and she thought, she would have somebody behind her peeling her a grape.

David49 Sat 20-Jun-26 14:08:05

If a member of my family had publicized the family dirty washing to make money, they would not be welcome unless there was a full apology given.

I believe the vast majority of families would say the same despite the virtue signalers saying otherwise.

fancythat Sat 20-Jun-26 13:53:33

I am not convinced that they wont come back here again to live.

But Meghan would have to change her ways if she wanted back into the Royal Family properly.

I dont think any sorries have been forthcoming.
At least not publically.

Padstow13 Sat 20-Jun-26 13:36:41

I sense that Harry and Meg will have a prospective book deal negotiated not long after the visit.

And a mini-series.
And a cookery series.
And lots of 'Wellness' products to market, following in the footsteps of Gwyneth Paltrow.

Just you see!

Joanofarc99 Sat 20-Jun-26 13:36:38

Well we know its a lie that they were married privately the day before their public. marriage . The Archbishop confirmed that was a lie. Also her lie that she was not allowed out for months and her passport taken away...no doubt all the Royals passports are kept safely by assistants...when amongst other trips she had the baby shower in New york. I could go on....so yes we do know there were lies told
So PP was not a paragon of virtue you say...are you? Is anyone? That doesn't justify others being nasty....and especially when he is dying
Harry knew the late Queen was dying of cancer but think he called in once quickly to see her while on his way elsewhere. He was not a good grandson when they were frail and really gave them much angst at the end of their lives. He will have to live with that...but sadly I don't think he even has a conscience about it.

eazybee Sat 20-Jun-26 13:26:09

Harry and Meghan have made a deliberate choice to live their lives since their marriage through the media since they have no other way of making money.

Elegran Sat 20-Jun-26 13:22:23

ferry23 I understood that the two boys were given a choice of whether or not they walked behind at Diana's funeral, not that Charles was "expecting them to do that walk behind her," and that Harry chose to walk. Perhaps it would have been better for them not to - but if the decision had been made for them, Harry might now have been blaming the royal family for preventing him from honouring his mother.

Boz Sat 20-Jun-26 13:08:40

There is no way, Nanna, the King will be left alone with either of that pair. Security would not allow it as they are capable of character assassination as history proves.

nanna8 Sat 20-Jun-26 13:00:40

I hope they behave, too and that the family could be reconciled. I would be very careful what I said or did, though, if I was involved with that family. Maybe set up a hidden security system to listen in and record so words could not be twisted!

REKA Sat 20-Jun-26 12:17:05

There’s also a huge difference about what individuals choose to reveal or make public and being utterly hounded by the media, who make many many people’s lives an abject misery in all walks of life!

I agree. But we mustn't ignore the fact that Meghan and Harry are very busy on their own social media page so much comes from the horse's mouth.

ferry23 Sat 20-Jun-26 12:13:14

When you reflect on what William and Harry have said about the death of their Mother, I do wonder if the King feels some kind of guilt, or regret at expecting to them to do that walk behind her.
If Diana did nothing else for Charles, she did guide him towards showing more love and affection as a parent than he received himself.
He clearly loves both of his sons, seems to get a lot of joy from the Wales' children and I'm sure would love to connect with his other grandchildren.
Without doubt, the logistics, the practicalities and the protocols for this visit have been going on for some time behind closed doors. But with his cancer battle, his advancing years and the fact that when all is said and done Harry is his son, it would be no surprise if the King is offering quite a lengthy olive branch.
Let's just hope they behave themselves.

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 11:58:57

eazybee

That is what I find curious, from a couple apparently so paranoid about security. Who released the information? Why do we need to know? They were the ones who cut the connection.

Ask the BBC.

There’s also a huge difference about what individuals choose to reveal or make public and being utterly hounded by the media, who make many many people’s lives an abject misery in all walks of life!

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 11:57:17

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzlmkl7zzo

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered a royal residence to stay in during their visit to the UK with their children next month.
Prince Harry and Meghan will be accompanied by Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five for the family's first trip to the country in four years.
BBC News understands that the family has been offered accommodation on a royal estate but have not yet responded to the invitation.

Prince Harry had already committed to a series of events in the UK next month to mark a year to go to the Invictus Games for injured military personnel. The Games will be hosted in Birmingham next July.“

Btw, The Invictus Games is not Garry’s only achievement is it, 1 Prince Harry served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, rising to the rank of Captain. He completed officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan, culminating in his formal departure from the military in June 2015.
(Source Forces News)

He also took part, not for the entire trip, in two fundraising exhibitions in the Artic, one for 5 days.

I’m not excusing his previous behaviour, but he’s not a totally lost cause, imo, just gone wildly off track.

henetha Sat 20-Jun-26 11:54:34

It's time to move on, I think. Forgiveness all round, for the sake of the children. I hope the King does get to know his lovely grandchildren properly with regular visits from now on.

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 11:47:15

Joanofarc99

And what about the bile they directed against the Royal Family. I dislike them because of that...the late Queen and Prince Philip had to put up with that in their dying days. How can you like someone who , whilst Prince Philip was on his death bed , does an interview with Oprah slating the family. And of course a lot of it proven to be complete lies.
Their egos know no bounds

Whilst I agree their timing was awful, Prince Phillip was hardly a paragon or virtue and I think the Queen with her comment of “some recollections may differ” sums it up very well.

No one really knows what are “lies”, what are recollections, what is the truth, and unless we were there, we will never know.

It’s very clear both Harry and William were damaged by their very public existence, their own parents marital issues and overall relationships, their mother’s very public death and funeral and their subsequent relationship with their father’s new wife.

eazybee Sat 20-Jun-26 11:44:41

That is what I find curious, from a couple apparently so paranoid about security. Who released the information? Why do we need to know? They were the ones who cut the connection.

Calendargirl Sat 20-Jun-26 11:33:39

eazybee

The intended visit is not due until July 2027, ostensibly for the Invictus Games and it is unclear who released the news. If Charles has invited them so he may see his grandchildren privately, all well and good. Apart from the Invictus Games, Harry's only achievement, I most sincerely hope they do not attend any other public functions.
Fat Chance.

No, I don’t think this is correct.

This visit is next month, apparently in preparation for the Invictus Games, which is next year.

Why would there be discussions about it all if it’s next year being talked about?

NotSpaghetti Sat 20-Jun-26 11:15:14

merlotgran

It would be nice if the children could reunite with their cousins. They’re caught up in something that’s not of their making.

Yes they are but there are plenty of cousins who never see each other and some who only see each other for weddings and funerals. I don't think they will even think about their cousins much.

I never saw my cousins and I don't think I'm alone in this.
My 5 children only saw their step-cousins at grandparents' events. We had not had a big bust up - just lived different lives in different places.

Just saying. I think we feel this most as older adults hoping for something "happy families" about it.

merlotgran Sat 20-Jun-26 11:12:42

I wouldn’t put them in the same category as Harry’s Uncle.

The King has the Yorks under control. Even Fergie is keeping her head down.

Harry and Meghan are loose cannons. There’s an ulterior motive to everything they do which must be worrying for the Windsors but meat and drink for the media.

Joanofarc99 Sat 20-Jun-26 11:07:40

And what about the bile they directed against the Royal Family. I dislike them because of that...the late Queen and Prince Philip had to put up with that in their dying days. How can you like someone who , whilst Prince Philip was on his death bed , does an interview with Oprah slating the family. And of course a lot of it proven to be complete lies.
Their egos know no bounds

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 11:02:54

Franski

Let's hope for peace and steps towards reconciliation..there is too much conflict in the world already.

flowersflowers

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 11:02:24

GrannyGravy13

I hope the King gets to see his grandchildren and his son, life really is too short…

I completely agree.

I think Meghan was entirely wrong for Harry in so many ways but I think he truly loves her and their children, I think she loves him and their children, but her expectations were totally ludicrous and I’m sad for William and Harry.

All a mess, but there’s families for you.

Many books were written about his parents and both parents did also do awful TV interviews and played out their marital issues in public. All a bit icky really!

Cossy Sat 20-Jun-26 10:58:30

I’m not really bothered one way or another, hope they managed to meet up with King Charles and I do find it just a tad ironic that Andrew is getting his house and assuming expenses paid for by our King and yet Harry and Meghan are so terribly slated.

I don’t think them “going public” was their best move and they acted appallingly in some ways, but I wouldn’t put them in the same category as Harry’s Uncle.