Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to UK by end of August, media report
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Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to UK by end of August, media report
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Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, plan to move back to the United Kingdom by the end of August, six years after stepping down as working royals and relocating to California, multiple British media reported late Wednesday. The couple will settle in a private, non-royal residence outside London with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, who are enrolled to start at a British school in September .
King Charles III was informed of the decision on Sunday, according to the BBC and other outlets. The king reportedly welcomed the prospect of seeing his grandchildren more often in private, though the couple’s status as non-working royals remains unchanged . Prince William was also notified of the move, but royal analysts noted that tensions between the brothers remain unresolved.
The couple will retain their homes in Montecito, California, and Portugal, according to reports. Financial support from public funds is not expected, and their professional plans remain unclear. The Daily Telegraph reported that Meghan intends to continue operating her lifestyle brand from the UK, while Harry may dedicate more time to his charitable foundations .
The return follows years of strained relations with the royal family and the British press. In July, Harry and Meghan visited King Charles at Highgrove House, the first time the king had seen his grandchildren in person since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022 . Harry has previously expressed a desire for reconciliation, citing his father’s health as a factor.
Security arrangements for the family remain a private matter, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed on Thursday. Harry had previously criticized the adequacy of British security provisions for his family during a 2025 legal case, stating at the time that he saw no scenario in which he would return to the UK .
Speculation about the motivations behind the move has been widespread. The Daily Mail suggested the decision could be seen as an acknowledgment that their efforts to establish themselves in the U.S. had faltered, while other outlets noted that the couple’s Netflix and Spotify deals had not met initial expectations . Some U.S. commentators, including allies of former President Donald Trump, claimed the move was influenced by political tensions, though no direct evidence was provided .
The couple’s spokespeople have not issued official statements, but a source close to them confirmed the reports to multiple media organizations .
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