Overview
- UK media say planning is underway for a four‑day visit anchored in Washington in April 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary, though Buckingham Palace has not confirmed the trip.
- Royal correspondent Jennie Bond notes state visits are tightly scheduled and says a cross‑country trip to see the Sussexes in California is improbable, with advisers likely to urge a low profile for Harry and Meghan.
- HELLO! reports there will be no detour to California, with some suggesting any meeting would require the Sussexes traveling east, yet such an appearance could eclipse the visit’s diplomatic purpose.
- King Charles and Prince Harry reopened contact after a roughly 55‑minute meeting at Clarence House earlier this year, but Harry’s renewed security worries—including fresh contact with the Home Secretary after a stalking incident—remain a constraint.
- Separately, multiple outlets report both princes are expected to attend 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., and security teams are preparing for the possibility of awkward proximity at venues such as Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.