Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced plans to move back to the United Kingdom after six years living in California. According to a report from The Telegraph, the couple will relocate later this month to a private residence outside London. Their two children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are expected to enroll in British schools for the upcoming term.
Royal family informed
King Charles was first made aware of the relocation on Sunday, a development that was not discussed during the family’s July visit to the UK. The monarch expressed a personal welcome for the Sussex family’s return, emphasizing that the move does not alter the Duke and Duchess’s status as private individuals and non‑working members of the royal family.
Background of the move
Harry and Meghan left the United Kingdom in 2020 after stepping back from official royal duties. Their departure was accompanied by a public dispute with the royal household, in which they cited intrusive tabloid coverage, experiences of racism within British institutions, online abuse, and complex family dynamics as contributing factors.
Since moving to North America, the couple has made several trips back to the UK. Notably, they attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022 and King Charles III’s coronation in 2023. In September of last year, Harry met his father in person for the first time in 19 months.
July family visit
During the July visit, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Sussex family at Highgrove House, the king’s private country residence in Gloucestershire. It marked the first time in four years that Harry saw the entire royal family together. The visit also included charitable engagements, such as marking the one‑year countdown to the Invictus Games, a Paralympic‑style competition for injured service members and veterans that Harry founded over a decade ago.
What the move means
The planned relocation does not signal a return to official royal duties. Both Harry and Meghan will remain private citizens, and the king has reiterated that their roles within the monarchy will not change. The focus appears to be on family stability and providing their children with a British education.
CNN has reached out to the Sussexes for comment, but no response was received at the time of publication.
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