LONDON, Britain — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to move back to Britain with their two children in the coming weeks, nearly six years after relocating to the United States. According to people familiar with the decision cited by The New York Times, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return as private individuals and will not resume roles as working members of the Royal Family.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to return to Britain with Archie and Lilibet.
- King Charles III was reportedly informed about the decision on Sunday.
- The couple are expected to remain non-working royals and will not return to royal accommodation.
- Their children have reportedly been enrolled in a British school and are expected to begin classes in September.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Prepare for Britain Return
The reported move would mark a major change for the Sussex family, who have spent most of the past six years in the United States. Harry and Meghan left Britain after announcing in 2020 that they would step back from their positions as senior working members of the Royal Family.
The couple are expected to continue their lives outside the working royal structure after returning. Their eventual home in Britain has not been disclosed, although they are not expected to move back into royal accommodation.
King Charles III Reportedly Informed About Move
According to The New York Times, King Charles III was informed about the family’s decision on Sunday. The reported plan was not discussed during the King’s meeting with Harry and Meghan earlier this year, according to one person familiar with the decision.
Buckingham Palace representatives declined to comment on the reported relocation, while a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan did not respond to requests for comment, according to the publication.
Archie and Lilibet Expected to Start School in Britain
Harry and Meghan’s two children, Archie and Lilibet, have spent most of their lives in the United States. One person familiar with the decision told The New York Times that the children have been enrolled in a school in Britain.
They are expected to begin classes in September, according to the report. The children’s move would mean that the family will establish a new day-to-day life in Britain after years based in the United States.
Why Harry and Meghan Left the Royal Family
Harry and Meghan announced in 2020 that they would step back from their roles as senior working royals before relocating to the United States. In 2021, Harry was stripped of his honorary military titles and royal patronages.
The relationship between the Sussexes and other members of the Royal Family has remained strained since their departure. Harry later detailed aspects of his royal life in his memoir Spare, while he and Meghan discussed their experiences during their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Security Remains a Major Issue for Harry
Security arrangements have been an important concern for Harry since leaving Britain. He has repeatedly argued that his family would not be safe in the country without police protection.
His legal battle concerning security arrangements continued after his relocation to the United States, adding another layer to the couple’s complicated relationship with Britain.
Life in the United States and Netflix Deal
The move to the United States also transformed Harry and Meghan’s public and commercial activities. The couple later signed a deal with Netflix and released the six-part documentary series Harry & Meghan, which examined their time within the Royal Family and their decision to leave.
Harry subsequently published Spare in 2023. The memoir became a major commercial success, selling more than 1.43 million copies across the United States, Canada and Britain on its first day, according to the supplied report.
What Harry and Meghan’s Return Could Mean
The reported relocation would bring the Sussexes back to the country where their relationship with the Royal Family underwent its most significant changes. However, the couple are expected to maintain their status as private individuals rather than returning to official royal duties.
With their children reportedly preparing to attend school in Britain from September, the family’s return could represent a significant new chapter after years of life in the United States.
Praveen Yadav is the Founder and Content Creator of The Nation Bulletin, an independent digital news platform focused on delivering timely, reliable and meaningful news from India and around the world.
