Meghan Markle undecided on UK return after Prince Harry announcement amid security fears

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle is undecided on attending the Invictus Games in 2027 amid security fears.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 23/07/2024

- 10:52

The Duchess of Sussex was not visited the UK since September 2022

Meghan Markle is undecided on attending the Invictus Games in 2027 amid security fears.

On Monday, Prince Harry announced that the Invictus Games will return to the UK in three years.


Harry founded the Invictus Games a decade ago when he was still a working member of the Royal Family.

Despite stepping down from the monarchy in 2020, Prince Harry has continued his work with the sporting competition for veterans.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle is undecided on attending the Invictus Games in 2027 amid security fears.

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The first Invictus Games were held in London in 2014 and the Duke of Sussex hosted an anniversary event to mark the occasion earlier this year at St Paul's Cathedral

No members of the Royal Family attended the anniversary event in May but the Invictus Games taking place in Birmingham could see UK-based royals attending the competition.

Birmingham was chosen over DC Washington on the final two destination shortlist in a choice between the UK or the US as the hosting nation.

The Duchess of Sussex has frequently attended the Invictus Games with Prince Harry including last year's edition in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Harry founded the Invictus Games a decade ago when he was still a working member of the Royal Family.

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Meghan is also expected to attend the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.

However, Meghan's appearance at the Birmingham games is less certain.

The Duchess of Sussex has not visited the UK since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022 and appears reluctant to return.

Prince Harry has made multiple high-profile solo trips to London over the last couple of years including attending the King's Coronation on his own.

Meghan Markle

Meghan is also expected to attend the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.

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Prince Harry

Prince Harry has made multiple high-profile solo trips to London over the last couple of years including attending the King's Coronation on his own.

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In a statement yesterday regarding the decision to name Birmingham as the host city, Harry said: "Congratulations to Birmingham, UK, on winning the bid to host the Invictus Games 2027.

"Your city’s strong ties to the Armed Forces community made it a formidable contender from the very start.

"Over the years, we’ve seen each city bring a unique spirit and vision to life for competitors, their families, and spectators.

"We have no doubt the people of Birmingham will join in celebrating the unwavering respect and admiration we have for our veteran and service community, showing the world how their courage ignites hope and unites us all—something your city knows well."

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