Prince Harry, 41, and his wife Meghan are preparing for an extended stay in Britain. The couple will live in a private, non‑royal residence outside London while maintaining homes in Montecito, California, and a vacation property in Portugal.
Children enrolled in UK schools
Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, have been placed in British schools and are set to begin classes in September, according to a source close to the Sussexes.
No return to royal duties
Harry and Meghan will not resume working‑royal roles. They continue to earn income through contracts with Netflix, Spotify and other ventures. Meghan will keep running her As Ever company, which sells jams, tea and wine, from the United Kingdom.
Family dynamics
The move comes amid Harry’s expressed desire for reconciliation with his father, King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness. The king learned of the couple’s plans only days ago, according to British media reports.
Harry has previously cited the loss of his police protection detail as a major point of contention with the palace. He has indicated that any return without a security guarantee would be untenable.
Legal and financial backdrop
Harry continues to face legal costs from recent lawsuits against British tabloids, including a pending judgment on damages owed by the Daily Mail for legal fees.
While the couple’s return does not signal a resumption of official royal duties, it may allow Harry to focus more on his UK‑based charitable work and could influence ongoing family dynamics.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
