Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move from the U.S. back to Britain later this month [3].
The relocation marks a significant shift for the couple, who stepped back from senior royal duties years ago to establish a life in California.
Reports indicate the Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to move back to the United Kingdom for an extended period [1, 2]. The move is primarily focused on the education of their children, Prince Archie, age seven [1], and Princess Lilibet, age five [1]. The children are expected to begin school in Britain in September 2024 [4].
"The Sussexes are planning to move back to the UK later this month," a source close to the couple said to Reuters [5]. The move is described as a family decision, though the couple has not commented publicly on the matter [1, 2].
While some reports suggest the couple will maintain residences in California and Portugal, others mention only their California home [6, 1].
Official confirmation remains limited. A spokesperson for Prince Harry did not provide a comment when contacted by the South China Morning Post [7]. However, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said, "It’s a private matter for the family" [8]. Other reports indicate that no official comment from the UK government was recorded [9].
The couple currently resides in California, where they have lived since their departure from the UK [1, 3].
“"The Sussexes are planning to move back to the UK later this month,"”
A return to the United Kingdom suggests a potential shift in the Sussexes' relationship with the British monarchy and the public. By enrolling their children in British schools, the couple integrates the next generation of the royal family into the UK's social and educational systems, potentially easing long-term tensions between the Duke and his father, King Charles III.
