Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating from California to the United Kingdom for an extended period starting this month. The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, have enrolled their two children in a British school for the upcoming September term, according to multiple media reports, including those from Reuters, Sky News, and The Telegraph.
Relocation Plans and New Living Arrangements
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to move back to the United Kingdom this month, marking a significant transition six years after they initially stepped away from their roles as working members of the royal family. The couple moved to the United States in March 2020 with their son Archie, who was nearly one year old at the time. Their daughter, Lilibet, was born after their relocation to the U.S. While the move represents a return to British soil for an extended period, sources indicate that the couple will not be resuming official royal duties, nor will they be residing in any property owned by the royal estate.
Reports from The Telegraph suggest the family has already secured a private home located outside of London. The relocation includes their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, who are set to begin classes at a British school this September. Although the move comes as a surprise to many, The Daily Mail reported that King Charles III was informed of the plans only this past Sunday. The Press Association (PA) agency reported that the monarch has been informed of the couple’s intentions and welcomes the opportunity to see more of his family in a private capacity.
Royal Family Dynamics and Recent Reconciliations
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The decision to return follows a period of thaw in the relationship between Prince Harry and his father. Last month, the Sussex family visited the United Kingdom, where they held a private meeting with King Charles III at his Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire. This visit served as the first time the monarch had seen his grandchildren since the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in June 2022. Following that visit, Prince Harry described the experience as extremely positive, stating he felt “encouraged,” “very happy,” and full of energy.
Sources close to the Prince noted that Harry has expressed a desire for a stronger presence in the U.K. and hopes to travel back every few months. These sources suggest he wants more presence here, more trips back and less legal drama, along with more opportunities to see his family. King Charles appears ready to welcome his son back into his private life, though he remains firm on not changing the rules of the monarchy to accommodate him. The move comes after a years-long period of tension, which included the publication of Harry’s memoir, Spare, and the King’s ongoing treatment for cancer, the specific nature of which has never been disclosed.
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Shifting Professional Trajectories
When the couple moved to California in 2020, they faced what appeared to be a promising future involving global recognition and multi-million dollar contracts. The couple had secured a deal with Netflix reported at multi-million dollars and a contract with Spotify. Through their production company, Archewell Productions, the couple had set out to build a new business life in the United States. However, recent reports indicate that these American business plans have faltered. The couple initially cited media intrusion, racism within British institutions, online abuse, and complex family dynamics as reasons for their departure to the U.S. six years ago.
Neither a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex nor representatives for Buckingham Palace have provided formal comment on the current move, though sources close to the couple have confirmed the reports are accurate. The move follows a previous attempt at a visit in July, which was marked by controversy when reports suggested the Prince would stay at Buckingham Palace—a claim the palace denied, stating that Harry had not accepted an invitation to stay at the official royal residence.
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