Following their recent return to the United Kingdom after six years spent in California, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to undergo official risk assessments. This development comes as the couple seeks to establish their life back in Britain, which includes consideration for the safety of their young children, Archie and Lilibet.
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Reports indicate that both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive individual assessments from the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), a committee that operates under the UK Home Office. This will mark Meghan’s first review since she and Harry stepped away from their royal duties in 2020. The assessments are intended to evaluate the security needs of the couple following their return.
As per the information shared by The Telegraph, RAVEC requested the Sussexes to provide detailed information about their daily schedules. This includes routine activities such as dropping their children off at school, which will assist in formulating a relevant security plan. Harry, now 42, previously received a Risk Management Board (RMB) analysis in July 2024. However, the outcome of that review has yet to be disclosed.
The couple’s return to the UK has raised important discussions regarding their security, especially since they lost automatic police protection following their decision to step back from royal life six years ago. Harry has been vocal about feeling unsafe while in the country without formal security arrangements, leading to a high-profile court battle that concluded unfavourably for him in February 2024. Following this, an appeal in May 2025 was also dismissed, with Harry alleging that his father, King Charles, had influence over the decision. The palace has consistently denied these claims.
Prior to their recent relocation, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie made a brief visit to the UK in July 2026, which included a reunion with King Charles. This was the first time the monarch had met his grandchildren in four years. Before that, the children had spent only a short time in the UK during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Despite the couple’s return, King Charles has reiterated that Harry and Meghan will not resume their roles as working royals. A letter circulated to senior officials within the UK government and military reiterated that there will be no changes in their royal status. This communication was aimed at clarifying expectations around protocols when interacting with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The letter, issued by the Lord Chamberlain at the King’s behest, specifically addressed Harry’s security concerns by stating that any inquiries regarding the courtesies extended to the couple should be directed to Buckingham Palace. It also specified that any operational security questions should be managed by the relevant police authorities.
Since their return, Meghan has shared glimpses of family life in the UK through social media, posting an Instagram video featuring Archie and Lilibet riding bikes, along with Harry engaging in fishing activities with the children. The post was warmly received and emphasised a familial connection amidst the couple’s new chapter in Britain.
As Meghan and Harry navigate their return to British life, the upcoming risk assessments will be crucial in determining the levels of security they will receive, particularly in light of past concerns over their safety. The Sussexes remain prominent figures within royal discussions, and their ongoing decisions will likely continue to attract media attention and public interest.