Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan return to the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to relocate from the United States to the United Kingdom later this month, over four years after they stepped down from senior royal duties in early 2020. The couple intends to reside in a private, non-royal property outside of London with their two children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet. The children are already enrolled to begin attending a British school this September.

This decision, confirmed by sources close to the couple, follows a family visit to the UK in July during which they spent time with King Charles at his Highgrove estate. While the King was informed of the move by last Sunday, palace officials and reports emphasize that the couple will remain as private citizens and will not resume working royal roles. The move has prompted widespread discussion regarding the potential impact on strained family relations, particularly concerning the Prince's relationship with his brother, Prince William, which remains distant.