Insiders are saying that it is “unlikely” that Meghan Markle will accompany her husband Prince Harry when he visits the United Kingdom next summer.

Sources told Daily Mail that while nothing is set in stone yet due to the coronavirus pandemic, Harry will likely travel to the U.K. over the summer to see the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William without Meghan. Harry’s 1 year-old son Archie will also likely not be making the journey with him.

The insiders said that Meghan’s decision not to go with Harry was for “personal and practical” reasons and is not in any way being construed as a “snub.” It had previously been reported that both Harry and Meghan would be traveling to the U.K. in June for royal events that included Prince Philip’s 100th birthday celebrations and the Trooping The Colour, the official celebration of the Queen’s 95th birthday.

“It should be strongly stressed that there is still an element of uncertainty about this because of the unpredictable Covid situation, but the understanding is the duke is more than likely to come back on his own,” a source said. “This is a personal and practical decision by the couple, but it would certainly help officials navigate what is likely to be a fairly tricky situation.”

“Her Majesty made very clear when they left the UK that Harry and Meghan were still much loved members of her own family and would be very welcome to attend family events. That still holds true,” another insider added. “Practically, however, it comes with the need for a certain amount of diplomacy. There is still a great deal of distance between Harry and many family members, particularly his brother. No one wants a repeat of the Commonwealth Service.”

This will be the first time Harry has seen his family in person since he stepped down as a senior royal last year. He has since moved to the ritzy area of Montecito, California with Meghan and their young son.

“Harry wants to come back for The Queen and Prince Philip’s big birthdays. But it looks likely it will be just him,” one source said. “If Meghan comes back, the feeling is that it would overshadow the occasion. People would only be looking at the ‘drama’ of it all. Of course she would be welcome, but a decision not to come would postpone that headache for a while at least.”

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