Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering a joint appearance in the United Kingdom tied to preparations for the Invictus Games 2027 in Birmingham, according to reports cited by the Daily Express, a move that could mark the couple's first major return to Britain together since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
The potential visit comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue shaping their post-royal lives in California while maintaining a global public presence through charitable initiatives and media projects. Any return to the UK would likely attract intense attention because of the couple's strained relationship with the royal family, including King Charles III and Prince William.
Reports cited by the Daily Express say the couple may travel to Britain this summer to launch a year-long countdown to the Invictus Games, the international sporting event founded by Prince Harry for wounded service members and veterans. Sources close to Meghan Markle told the outlet the former actress is "energised" and preparing a "high powered" return alongside her husband.
The speculation has quickly drawn attention among royal observers, partly because the couple has rarely appeared together in Britain since relocating to the United States. Their departure from full-time royal duties in 2020 was followed by several high-profile interviews and Prince Harry's memoir Spare, which deepened tensions with members of the royal family.
At the same time, Meghan Markle has continued sharing glimpses of family life with the public. In a recent social media post marking International Women's Day, the Duchess included a rare reference to the couple's daughter Princess Lilibet.
According to Hello! Magazine, Meghan revealed a small detail about the relationship between Harry and their daughter. The publication reported that Lilibet calls Prince Harry "Papa," offering a glimpse into the family's life in California.
The Sussexes have also attracted attention for a recent trip to Jordan, which some observers said resembled the kind of humanitarian visits the couple carried out when they were working members of the British royal family.
Criticism followed the visit, particularly from commentators questioning the scope of the couple's philanthropic work outside the formal royal framework. Page Six reported that some insiders linked to their former charitable networks expressed skepticism about the purpose of the trip.
"They don't have a foundation anymore, so what are they actually doing to help these people?" one source told Page Six. "They have no more money to give. That's the elephant in the room."
Another source cited by Page Six was more direct about the perceived impact of the visit.
"They are just gracing people with their presence," the source said.
The Sussexes now operate their charitable activities through Archewell, which includes Archewell Philanthropies, a rebranded structure for their humanitarian and social-impact projects. Their philanthropic efforts often intersect with the couple's media partnerships and advocacy campaigns.
