According to sources quoted by People magazine, friends of the Duchess of Sussex said Meghan Markle felt humiliated and deeply saddened after a planned family visit to the United Kingdom was overshadowed by disagreements surrounding security arrangements and accommodation.

The report claims Prince Harry had hoped Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, would accompany him throughout a five-day visit focused on the Invictus Games and his charitable commitments.

Instead, Harry travelled alone initially, while Meghan and the children reportedly entered the UK privately at a later stage because of ongoing security concerns.

The article also describes claims that an invitation for Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace became the subject of confusion after he initially declined the offer before attempting to accept it later.

Sources cited by the publication say Meghan prefers Harry to lead dealings with the Royal Family and that unresolved security issues continue to complicate visits to Britain.

Despite the difficulties, the week reportedly ended on a positive note with a private family meeting between King Charles, Queen Camilla, Harry, Meghan and their children at Highgrove.The gathering was described as the first in-person meeting between the King and his grandchildren for several years.Friends also claimed Harry left the reunion feeling encouraged and energised.

After the visit, he continued his public engagements in support of the Invictus Games and Scotty's Little Soldiers before attending the TIME100 Sports Gala in New York, where he briefly commented on England's World Cup semi-final defeat.Much of the article relies on unnamed sources and characterisations of private emotions rather than independently verified statements.