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Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN
London (CNN) — The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London next week, as a disagreement over his family’s police protection continues.
It is, however, still possible that the Su...
Key takeaway Next week’s visit will see Prince Harry mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, the sporting competition for military personnel injured in service that he founded over a decade ago.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The dispute over Prince Harry's family security arrangements in the UK has implications for how El Paso approaches security for high-profile visitors. As a city that hosts various international events and dignitaries, El Paso's law enforcement and event organizers must consider the security needs of their guests. The fact that Prince Harry's family was not offered taxpayer-funded protection in the UK raises questions about who should bear the cost of security for prominent individuals. In El Paso, this could impact how the city budgets for security at events like the annual Sun Bowl or visits from government officials. The city may need to weigh the costs and benefits of providing security for high-profile visitors against the potential risks and liabilities, and consider alternative arrangements, such as private security details, to ensure the safety of both the visitors and the public.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN
London (CNN) — The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London next week, as a disagreement over his family’s police protection continues.
It is, however, still possible that the Su...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 4, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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