PRINCE Harry could bring son Archie to the UK for the unveiling of a Princess Diana statue while Meghan stays home with baby Lilibet.
It would be the first time the Royal Family has seen the couple's son since they quit the UK more than a year go.
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Many in royal circles predict the Duke of Sussex will bring his two-year-old with him for what will be a very emotional time, the Daily Mail reports.
The statue of his late mother is due to be unveiled on what would have been her 60th birthday.
The Kensington Palace ceremony is a long-term project between Harry and brother William, who fell out over Harry’s decision to quit as a working royal.
Harry, 36, is expected to fly back to the UK for the poignant event on July 1 – but it was confirmed yesterday that Meghan will not be joining him.
She gave birth to daughter Lilibet on June 4, and as a result cannot attend.
In a joint statement about their mother's statue, Harry and William said: "It has been 20 years since our mother’s death and the time is right to recognise her positive impact in the UK and around the world with a permanent statue.
"Our mother touched so many lives. We hope the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on her life and legacy."
It was made by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.
Harry will likely stay at Frogmore Cottage – the home he shared with his wife before their move to LA – where he stayed during his last UK visit for Prince Philip's funeral.
It would mean he would be close to the Queen, after whom he named his daughter, and allegedly met privately "at least twice" in April.
'LIFE AND LEGACY'
Harry and Meghan spent ÂŁ2.4million of taxpayers money on transforming the cottage on the Windsor Castle estate into a family home.
The refurbishment included a ÂŁ50,000 eco-friendly boiler, designer kitchen and yoga room and refurbished bathrooms.
But the Sussexes have not stepped foot inside their massively-renovated home since March 2020.
If Harry does return for the unveiling, with or without Archie, all eyes will be on him and William after his explosive comments this year.
Since his initial Oprah interview aired on March 8, Harry has given a series of interviews said to have been deeply distressing for the royals.
Opening up in his new five-part AppleTV+ docuseries, The Me You Can't See, he accused his family of "total silence" and "neglect" when Meghan was suicidal and claimed his father made him "suffer" as a child.
He also insisted he would not be "bullied into silence" when he alleged The Firm "trapped" and smeared both he and Meghan.
However, in what has been seen by some as a step to reconcile with the royals, Harry and Meghan named their baby daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana – the Queen's family nickname, as well as his mother's name.
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