Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are preparing to relocate from their California residence to a private home outside London. According to a report from The Telegraph, the move is expected to occur later this month.
Children’s schooling plans
The couple has reportedly enrolled their two children, Prince Archie, age seven, and Princess Lilibet, age five, in British schools for the upcoming term. This decision follows several years of the family living in North America after stepping back from official royal duties in 2020.
Royal family response
King Charles was informed of the relocation plans on Sunday. The monarch has indicated that the move was not discussed during the family visit to the United Kingdom in July. He welcomed the opportunity to spend more time with the Sussex family in a private, personal capacity, while emphasizing that the Duke and Duchess will remain private, non‑working members of the royal family.
Background of the move
Harry and Meghan left the United Kingdom in 2020, citing concerns such as tabloid intrusion, perceived racism within British institutions, online abuse, and complex family dynamics. Since then, they have maintained a public distance from the royal household, though they have made several trips back to the UK. Notable visits include the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, the coronation of King Charles III in 2023, and a July 2024 family gathering at Highgrove House, the king’s private country residence in Gloucestershire.
During the July visit, the family participated in charitable engagements, including marking the one‑year countdown to the Invictus Games, a Paralympic‑style competition for injured servicemembers and veterans that Harry founded over a decade ago.
Public and media reaction
The announcement has drawn attention from both British and American media outlets. While some commentators view the return as a step toward reconciliation with the royal family, others note that the Sussexes have consistently highlighted challenges they faced while living abroad.
CNN has reached out to the Duke and Duchess for comment, but no response was received at the time of publication.
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