Prince Harry will stay at a royal residence during his upcoming visit to the United Kingdom next month, marking a shift in plans amid ongoing security concerns. The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to attend the one-year countdown event for the Invictus Games in Birmingham with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

After more than six months of deliberations over his request for taxpayer-funded security—a process that Harry said has left him frustrated—the royal has accepted an offer from King Charles to stay at Buckingham Palace during the trip. Sources close to the Duke indicated that he initially planned to avoid royal residences, as he had done on previous solo visits since stepping back from active royal duties in 2020. However, in light of the delays and his determination to travel with his family for the Invictus Games, he agreed that staying at a royal property would adequately address safety concerns for this occasion.

Harry, 41, has long expressed worries about the safety of his family during visits to the UK and has previously lost legal battles to maintain police protection after stepping away from royal life. Last year, he unsuccessfully challenged court rulings and subsequently appealed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to secure continued security measures, citing ongoing threats despite his retirement from royal duties.

This forthcoming trip will be the first time Harry and his family have been together in the UK since Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Individuals close to the Sussexes noted that Meghan has shown a strong interest in the Invictus Games and was particularly motivated to participate in the Birmingham event.

A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex did not respond to requests for comment regarding the updated travel and security arrangements.