Prince Harry expected to make rare TV appearance weeks before UK trip

Prince Harry expected to make rare TV appearance weeks before UK trip The Duke of Sussex is set to appear on a television show to discuss the FIFA World Cup alongside James Corden, while King Charles continues to wait for a response from his son over his upcoming trip to the UK Prince Harry is expected to make a rare television appearance in the coming weeks, just before he is set to head to the UK. The Duke of Sussex will soon be travelling to his home country for a special event marking the one year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. But before his trip, Harry will appear on the Fox show After Hours with James Corden, which covers the latest news from the FIFA World Cup alongside a host of football stars. The news of Harry’s appearance was announced by Corden himself on the most episode of the programme. In a recent clip from the show, Corden can be seen sitting with sporting icons, including former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, as they rank well-known figures named Harry, including Prince Harry, Harry Styles and Harry Potter. Corden then said: "Prince Harry is coming on the show in a few weeks' time, and we'll discuss this then," referring to the ranking of well-known figures who share his name. The Mirror has reached out to the Duke's representatives for comment. Prince William has also spoken to Rio Ferdinand previously, impressing the former England player in an interview last year following Aston Villa's defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League clash. The announcement of Harry’s upcoming TV appearance comes after the Duke hit out at the UK government for not providing him and his family with police protection for his trip to Britain in mid-July. As has been standard practice for the prince over the years when returning to the UK, Harry had to put in an official request for police protection, which is largely funded by the taxpayer. However, it has been believed that this request has been denied for the upcoming trip, with reports now claiming that Harry may not be joined by his wife Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet as initially planned. With the Sussex’s family trip now up in the air due to the security issues, a spokesperson for Harry issued a statement yesterday, saying they are “exploring every option available to enable the visit to proceed safely”. Harry has reportedly been offered accommodation in a royal residence by King Charles for his upcoming visit, but according to a royal source, has yet to accept, leaving the monarch feeling ‘frustrated’. The source said: “ Buckingham Palace is still waiting for the Duke’s decision. It is incredibly frustrating given arrangements need to be made to facilitate any guest of the King’s accepting an invitation to visit a royal residence.” The Sussex spokesperson added of the accommodation offer: “The spokesman for the Duke added: “Prince Harry’s programme in the United Kingdom includes both public and private engagements across the country. Safe accommodation is only one element of an effective protective security plan because risk follows the person, not the place." “The issue has never been accommodation. The issue is whether appropriate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the entirety of the visit.” Another source close to the Sussexes said that Harry is finding the planning for his trip very difficult, as he wants to bring his family to his home country, but is very concerned about their safety. The source said: “Harry is devastated and in absolute turmoil over this decision. He is incredibly frustrated at the lack of action from the Home Office and its delay in making a decision. He has blamed dark forces for stopping his family coming to the UK and arranging to see the King. Everything is very much up in the air.”