By Katherine Tinsley
2:26pm PST, Jan 27, 2026
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Meghan Markle isn't entitled to state-sponsored personnel, as she isn't a working member of the royal family. However, bringing
Prince Archie and
Princess Lilibet — who are
King Charles III's grandkids — to the U.K. could give her access to those privileges.
"There is only one instance in which it would be acceptable for the taxpayer to foot the bill for Meghan's presence on this island, and that is if she accompanies Lilibet and Archie as they visit their British relatives," journalist
Sarah Vine wrote for
Daily Mail.
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"However toxic her behavior, however troubling her exploitation of the royal brand — the 'official' @SussexRoyal Instagram account remains live and boasts nine million followers, even if they're not currently posting on it — she is nevertheless the mother of these two young royals," Sarah Vine continued. "They deserve to see their family."
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet haven't visited the U.K. since 2022, and
Prince Harry often stresses that he cannot bring the youngsters to the region without state-sponsored protection.
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Currently,
Prince Harry's security battle is being reviewed by the U.K. government, and if the duke gets his desired outcome, Meghan Markle can return with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
"I think she would come back with him [and the children]," Sarah Vine said. "They love to do stuff as a family whenever they can, and when they do things as a couple philanthropically, they often do take the kids along privately."
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There has been speculation that Meghan Markle will stay home, and
Prince Harry will bring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to see King Charles III.
"I can't see a reason why he'd come over with the kids without her," Sarah Vine noted.
