Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children are preparing for a visit to the UK next month, during which they will stay at a royal residence.

This marks a change from previous solo visits by Harry, where he had declined offers for royal accommodation.

The decision comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the family's personal safety.

The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to attend the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham.

A source close to Harry indicated that he has grown increasingly frustrated with the six-month delay in receiving a decision on his request for taxpayer-funded security.

Despite the lack of an outcome, he has decided to accept the offer of a royal residence, believing it will provide sufficient security for his family.

Harry, 41, will be accompanied by his wife Meghan and their children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five.

He has previously stated that his birth country is "not safe." This trip will be the first time the entire family has visited the UK together since attending Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Security and Royal Accommodation

Prince Harry has been involved in a lengthy legal dispute with the British government concerning the withdrawal of his taxpayer-funded security when in the UK.

He lost both a High Court battle and a subsequent Court of Appeal hearing last year to retain police protection, before lodging an appeal with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

In a letter, Harry is believed to have asserted that threats to his safety persist, even after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

While the specific royal residence has not been officially confirmed, it is understood that the family will be accommodated at Buckingham Palace for the forthcoming trip.

Sources close to the Sussexes also revealed that Meghan has taken a "considerable interest" in the Invictus Games and was "determined" to make the visit to Birmingham.

This upcoming visit and the family's decision to stay at a royal residence highlight the ongoing complexities surrounding their security arrangements and their relationship with the UK.