Officials have yet to complete a long-awaited risk review by RAVEC, and reports say a request for taxpayer-funded police protection was denied. The Sussexes would not receive public protection in the U.K. except when staying at royal residences, a point that has long concerned the Duke.
Buckingham Palace says King Charles offered royal accommodation, which would come with existing security at the property. Harry is due to visit the NEC for Invictus events and attend a Chatham House conversation, charity visits and foundation meetings. The trip could also open the possibility of time with the King, though no reunion has been confirmed.