Meghan Markle Could Reportedly Return to the UK for the First Time in Four Years

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly eyeing a return to the UK — but only if officials decide it's safe.

She hasn't set foot on British soil since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022 — but Meghan Markle may finally be heading back across the pond, with a highly anticipated return that's already draped in drama, delays, and doubt.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, is reportedly considering an appearance at an upcoming Invictus Games event in Birmingham alongside Prince Harry. But her presence hinges on one very high-stakes detail: security clearance.

The July event would mark Meghan's first visit to the UK in four years, a milestone that's raising eyebrows and reigniting headlines. She's expected to join Harry for the one-year countdown celebration for the Invictus Games 2027 — also scheduled to be held in Birmingham — if the British government signs off on their security.

A decision from the RAVEC committee, the group in charge of taxpayer-funded armed protection for high-profile individuals, is expected this month. Until then, her attendance hangs in the balance.

"It is far too early to say," a source told Page Six about the possibility of Meghan flying in for the celebration. "No plans have been set yet."

Despite the uncertainty, Meghan has attended similar pre-Games ceremonies in the past — showing up one year early to the Invictus events in Germany in 2023 and Canada in 2025. So if precedent is any indicator, her appearance in Birmingham this summer isn't off the table just yet.

And while the event itself remains mostly under wraps, sources hint at ceremonial moments featuring the Sussexes, with royal involvement potentially extending even higher up.

The Sun revealed that Prince Harry wants his father, King Charles III, to open the Games in 2027. Official invites haven't gone out, but the royals — including the King — are expected to be approached about attending.

Still, one source put it bluntly:

"Security is always going to be the deciding factor in this."

The question of safety isn't just a hypothetical — it's a legal saga that's dragged on for years. Ever since Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in 2020, the couple lost access to taxpayer-funded armed protection in the UK — a decision Harry has been fighting tooth and nail to reverse.

The Duke, 41, has said publicly that he doesn't feel safe bringing Meghan or their two children — Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4 — to the UK under current conditions. Neither child has returned to the country since the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

In May 2025, Harry lost his legal appeal to have security reinstated. But that hasn't stopped him from pushing forward. After the decision was made, he vowed to write to the Home Secretary, calling for an urgent review of the RAVEC process and questioning its transparency.

As talk of Meghan's potential return swirled, another surprise headline exploded — thanks to a website glitch that accidentally revealed just how much jam the Duchess has been selling.

According to As Ever sales data leaked earlier this month, Meghan has sold out nearly one million jars of her Signature Fruit Spread Gift Box, priced at £31 ($42) each. The haul? A jaw-dropping £26.7 million ($36 million) in gross sales — with just under 140,000 jars left in stock at the time of the glitch.

While expenses such as production, marketing, and shipping drastically lower profit margins, industry estimates suggest her final cut could still land somewhere between £10–14 million — a staggering figure for a fledgling lifestyle brand launched less than a year ago.

"It's fair to say business isn't just successful, it's flying off the shelf," a source told The Sun.

Yet, despite the blockbuster numbers, insiders are warning that the brand itself is floundering in confusion. PR expert Renae Smith, founder of The Atticism, says Meghan's product messaging has been inconsistent and damaging.

"She did a drop that sold out, then she said she wasn't doing more, then she did another one, then she said there were no products and then there was a website glitch that showed there were thousands of jars of honey and jam left," Smith said. "It's brand confusion."

According to Smith, the Duchess either doesn't know what she wants her brand to be — or is surrounded by advisors who don't.

And while the sales figures may shine, the long-term outlook is murkier.

Smith warned that Meghan's business may face challenges in the long run unless she sharpens her brand identity — not just as an entrepreneur, but as a public figure too.