Prince Harry to return to UK on anniversary of Queen's death

Prince Harry will return to the UK on the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death next month for a charity awards ceremony.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, will support the WellChild children's charity on September 8. Prince Harry, who lives in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, 44, is a long-standing patron of the charity.

The 2025 awards mark three years to the day that Queen Elizabeth II, the duke's grandmother, died at her home in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire. 'Their stories remind us of the power of compassion' Harry said in a statement: "I am always privileged to attend the WellChild Awards and meet the incredible children, families and professionals who inspire us all with their strength and spirit.

"For 20 years, these awards have highlighted the courage of young people living with complex health needs and shone a light on the devoted caregivers - family and professionals - who support them every step of the way. "Their stories remind us of the power of compassion, connection and community." Harry is set to make a speech, present an award to an "inspirational child" aged between four and six and meet and talk with seriously ill children and their families.

He has held the role of the charity's patron for 17 years and has attended the awards 14 times before. The charity describes itself as the national children's charity "making it possible for children and young people with complex medical needs to thrive at home instead of hospital, wherever possible".

Harry was last seen in the UK in May after losing a long-running battle with the Home Office over changes to his security arrangements. The visit is likely to fuel speculation that he will meet with his father, the King, and estranged brother, Prince William..