Amid much speculation, the Duchess has opted not to accompany the Duke on his upcoming solo journey to the United Kingdom.
Instead, the Sussexes are set to participate in an Invictus Games commemoration in London, while Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will stay in the United States under their mother’s care.
Royal Specialist Hannah Furniss believes the Duchess’s choice to stay behind is linked to her apprehensions regarding security concerns.
Following the loss of his UK police protection, the Duke finds himself entangled in a legal dispute with the Home Office.
During the court proceedings, he expressed worries about his children feeling secure in the UK without adequate protection.
Hannah Furniss shared insights on the “A Right Royal” podcast, highlighting a prevalent notion that the Duchess and the children will not return until their security concerns are satisfactorily addressed.
Despite the Duchess’s absence, the Duke is confirmed to be traveling back and forth.
Recently, he took legal action against the Royal and Public Figures Protection Agency (RAVEC) concerning their decision in February 2020 to alter his taxpayer-funded protection level while in the UK.
The court ruled that the Duke’s status changed upon ceasing full-time royal duties, prompting RAVEC’s revised stance.
However, Sir Peter Lane, a retired High Court judge, dismissed the Duke’s case, with an unsuccessful attempt to appeal the ruling further thwarting his efforts.
News surfaced this week that the Duchess will not be accompanying the Duke to the UK, bringing an end to months of suspense.
Royal correspondent Chris Shipp disclosed the update on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.
It was subsequently confirmed that the Duchess would not be present at the Invictus anniversary service at Atstpool’s London alongside the Duke.
While the Duchess will not be joining the Duke in the UK, she is slated to accompany him on an Invictus-inspired tour of Nigeria following his London visit.
The Sussexes are expected to partake in cultural activities and meet with service members’ families during their time in Nigeria.
The itinerary includes engaging events that align with the spirit of the Invictus Games.
In conclusion of the news report, the developments surrounding the Duke and Duchess’s travel plans and legal battles underscore the complexities they face in balancing personal security concerns with public expectations.