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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan return to Britain with their children for an extended period; they will not resume royal duties.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, for an extended stay, but will not resume royal duties. The family plans to enroll their children in British schools, marking a significant move six years after stepping back from royal life.

The Hindu The Hindu+2 sources20 August 2026 · 02:12 UTC
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating to the UK with their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), for an extended period, as reported by multiple media outlets. This move comes six years after they stepped back from royal duties and moved to the US.12

The couple's children have already been enrolled in British schools, with classes set to begin in September. According to the Daily Telegraph, the family will not reside in a royal residence and will maintain their status as non-working royals, as agreed upon with the late Queen Elizabeth when they left in March 2020.6

Their decision to return is driven by a desire to spend more time in Europe and educate their children in the UK. The family is expected to settle in the Cotswolds or Northampton area, close to the Spencer family estate, Althorp. However, the exact location remains undisclosed.45

Despite their return, the couple is not expected to resume royal duties, remaining private citizens. The relationship between Harry and his brother, Prince William, remains strained, with no signs of reconciliation. Sources indicate that William is unlikely to welcome the Sussexes' return, fearing it may create distractions and a sense of rivalry within the royal family.

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“The couple's move is motivated by their desire to educate their children in the UK and spend more time with Harry's family. Despite their return, their relationship with Prince William remains strained, with no signs of reconciliation following Harry's memoir and public interviews.”
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The HinduThe Hindu
“Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.”
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NDTV
“Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to the US, media outlets reported on Wednesday.”
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BBCBBC
“Now add to that, the news that they are returning to live in the UK.”
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