- The return was not mentioned during Harry and Meghan's visit to Charles at Highgrove last month, suggesting a speedy decision.
- The family will move to a location outside London within two weeks, with Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, already enrolled in British schools.
- The reasons for the U-turn, broken by four media outlets in the UK, US and Australia, have not been spelled out.
- Harry returns after successful legal actions against Mirror Group Newspapers and the publishers of the Sun and News of the World, and having just comprehensively defeated the Mail on Sunday over unproven allegations of unlawful information gathering.
- The former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt suggests William, the future king, would be "apoplectic" at the Sussexes' return, and "rival courts" being established.
- Security issues, which previously prevented the couple from visiting without Home Office-funded protection, are assumed to be no longer an issue, though the royals never comment on security.
- While it is "great on a personal level" for Charles to have more private access to his younger son and grandchildren, it will "take a long time to establish a reasonable degree of trust", said Joe Little, the managing editor.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to Britain within two weeks, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, already enrolled in British schools. This decision, made without prior consultation with King Charles, has raised concerns about potential tensions within the royal family.
The couple's return, which was announced simultaneously by multiple media outlets, has not been accompanied by clear reasons. Speculation suggests that the move may be linked to their children's education and a shift in security arrangements. Previously, Harry had expressed concerns about security, stating that his family could not visit the UK without Home Office-funded protection. However, it appears that the couple has since resolved these issues, as they have been funding their own security while living in the US.78
Royal insiders are wary of the implications of this return. Peter Hunt, a former BBC royal correspondent, indicated that Prince William might be “apoplectic” about the Sussexes’ return, fearing the establishment of “rival courts” within the monarchy. Joe Little, managing editor of a royal publication, noted that while it is “great on a personal level” for Charles to have more access to his son and grandchildren, rebuilding trust will take time.6
The lack of communication with the king during Harry and Meghan's recent visit to Highgrove suggests that this decision was made quickly, possibly reflecting their desire for a more stable family life in the UK.
“The couple's decision was not mentioned during their visit to King Charles at Highgrove last month, suggesting a speedy choice possibly tied to their children's education. Harry returns after legal victories against Mirror Group Newspapers and the Sun, while security concerns are assumed resolved, with PM Andy Burnham calling it a 'private matter'.”
The Guardian
