“If his security review goes in his favour, he will feel that a major barrier to visiting the UK more often — and perhaps bringing his children here — has been lifted,” she said. She also noted that the ongoing security dispute has complicated Harry’s already fragile relationship with King Charles.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex remains entangled in another high-profile legal battle. His phone-hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail is scheduled to go to trial in early 2026.
Harry is one of seven claimants — alongside Baroness Lawrence and Sir Elton John — accusing Associated Newspapers of unlawful information-gathering practices stretching back three decades. The publisher has strongly denied the allegations, filing defenses in all cases in 2024.
With a security decision looming and major court battles ahead, 2026 could mark a turning point for Prince Harry — and potentially the first UK visit in years for Archie and Lilibet.
Whether the long-separated royal family will reunite on British soil remains to be seen — but for the first time in years, the door may finally be opening.
