Next month, the Duke of Sussex is set to make a return to the UK to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

It remains uncertain whether he will be accommodated in a royal palace during his visit.

On Wednesday, May 8, the Duke of Sussex will attend a service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties in 2020.

His previous visit to the UK was in February, when he journeyed there upon hearing about the King’s cancer diagnosis.

Speculation suggests that he had a brief 30-minute private meeting with the King, marking their first conversation in 15 months, despite his limited 25-hour stay in the country.

Instead of opting for one of the lavish royal palaces, the Duke of Sussex chose to lodge in a London hotel during his short visit, reminiscent of his accommodation choice during his September visit for the Well Child Awards.

It is rumored that he might select the goring hotel, known for its rooms priced at over £8,000 per night, although the exact location remains undisclosed.

Having been evicted from Frogmore Cottage last year and reportedly denied entry during his previous visit, the Duke of Sussex currently lacks a permanent residence in the UK.

However, according to the Mirror, he has various options available, including quarters in Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Kensington Palace, and Windsor Castle.

Accompanied neither by the Duchess nor his children, the Duke of Sussex is prepared to return to British soil independently.

The Invictus Games Foundation is gearing up to celebrate a decade of transformative impact and life-saving work with a Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, as announced on the Invictus Games social media platforms.

The event will see the presence of the Duke of Sussex, actor Damian Lewis, and members of the global Invictus community coming together to commemorate this milestone.

Notably, the announcement does not mention the Duchess’s participation, despite her previous involvement in Invictus events.

As the Duke prepares for his UK trip, it appears that the Duchess will remain in Montecito, California, with their children, Lilibet and Archie, who is nearing his fifth birthday.

Despite losing a legal battle with the Home Office concerning his security and police protection in the UK, the Duke is confirmed to attend the Thanksgiving ceremony in Britain.

Speculation arose regarding the possibility of the Duke appearing via video link or a pre-recorded message.

However, Di Davies, a former Chief of Royal Protection, affirmed that the Duke will be physically present, undeterred by any obstacles.

Davies highlighted the Duke’s current Chief of Protection, an ex-Sergeant in Royalty Protection, as a highly skilled professional.

Additionally, the Duke will continue to receive the established security liaison structure, even if he lacks physical security personnel.