Prince Harry is reportedly eager to bring his children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, to the United Kingdom next month to meet his family.

The BBC confirmed on June 18 that Harry and Meghan Markle are planning this trip, which sources suggest is driven by Harry's desire for his children to connect with his relatives.

According to sources for Vanity Fair, Harry is particularly keen for his children to meet not only the Windsors but also the Spencer family, referring to the relatives of his late mother, Princess Diana.

This includes Diana's sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, and her brother, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer.

This development matters to the audience because it highlights Prince Harry's ongoing efforts to maintain family connections despite geographical distance and past tensions.

An insider stated, "Harry wants to bring the kids to see his family—not just the Windsors, but the Spencers too." The source added that Harry has felt a "sadness that he’s not been able to bring them to the UK" previously, indicating this trip has been a long-held wish.

The trip has reportedly been in the planning stages for some time, with sources noting it was "on the cards for some time." While next year's Invictus Games in Birmingham might have seemed a more obvious timing, the visit is now set for this summer.

Regarding the reception from the Windsor family, reactions are said to be mixed.

King Charles III is reportedly "bending over backwards" to accommodate the family of four and is described as "ecstatic" about the news.

However, Prince William is reportedly maintaining his distance.

Sources indicate that Prince William will not be seeing his brother, with one insider suggesting he will "make sure he’s miles away when Harry visits to avoid any awkward encounters." This stance reportedly stems from the strained relationship between the brothers following Harry's departure from royal life, including his 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and his memoir, *Spare*.

"Harry has tried to make contact repeatedly, but William won’t take his calls," a source claimed.

"He is not minded to a reconciliation at all, and the fact that his father is bending over backwards to make Harry’s visit happen has become the source of deep irritation for William." A family friend contrasted their approaches, stating, "William is known to hold a grudge, whereas Charles just wants peace." Despite these reported tensions, Harry's plans for the UK visit are proceeding, with reports from the BBC confirming the Sussexes have been offered accommodation on a royal estate.