- Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to Britain this month with their two children, six years after their dramatic split from royal life.
- Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have enrolled in British schools and will begin classes in September.
- King Charles III reportedly learned of the couple’s plans on Sunday and welcomed the prospect of having his son and grandchildren closer; he had last seen the children this summer for the first time in four years.
- Harry and Meghan will not return to royal duties and will remain non-working members of the royal family, not living at a royal residence, preserving an arrangement with the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to Britain this month with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, who have already enrolled in British schools. This marks a significant shift for the couple, who left royal duties in 2020 amid a public fallout with the royal family.2
Despite their return, Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals and will not reside in a royal residence, adhering to an agreement made with Queen Elizabeth II after their departure. They will live at a private residence outside London while maintaining their home in Montecito, California, and a vacation property in Portugal.
The couple's move comes as King Charles III expressed a welcoming sentiment towards having his son and grandchildren closer, having seen them for the first time in four years during a recent visit. Harry has indicated a desire to mend his relationship with his family, particularly with his father, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. In a past interview, he stated, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”
The couple's relationship with the royal family has been strained, particularly after their candid revelations during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, where Meghan discussed issues of race and mental health within the royal family. Since their marriage in 2018, Harry and Meghan have pursued careers outside the monarchy, focusing on media and business ventures.
“King Charles III reportedly learned of the couple's plans on Sunday and welcomed having his son and grandchildren closer, having last seen the children this summer for the first time in four years. Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have enrolled in British schools and will begin classes in September.”
