According to a source close to the family, Prince Harry, 41, and his wife Meghan, 45, are preparing to leave their Montecito home in Southern California and move back to the United Kingdom. The couple’s two children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, have already been enrolled in British schools set to start in September, indicating the relocation could happen within the next two weeks.

Royal family response

King Charles was reportedly informed of the move on Sunday. While the monarch welcomed the chance to see more of his son and grandchildren in a private capacity, he emphasized that Harry and Meghan will remain private individuals and will not resume official royal duties or reside in a royal palace.

Security and employment

The details of the family’s security arrangements remain undisclosed, as a U.K. Home Office spokesperson said policy prevents sharing specifics that could compromise safety. Meghan is expected to continue operating her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from the United Kingdom.

Background

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and have lived in the United States since then. Their recent July visit to the U.K. was marked by a rescinded offer to stay at Buckingham Palace and security concerns that altered travel plans. The couple last visited the United Kingdom in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Relations within the royal family have been strained for several years, with Harry’s 2023 memoir “Spare” and public comments highlighting tensions with his father and brother. Nonetheless, a royal correspondent noted that Harry has long expressed a desire to bring his children closer to their grandparents and the Spencer family, and that moving back may simplify his charitable work, which is largely based in the U.K.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.