Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan are relocating to the UK with their children for school, while King Charles has welcomed the chance to see them.
King Charles III was told of the plan on Sunday, August 16, and has publicly welcomed the chance to see his son, daughter‑in‑law and grandchildren “in a private and personal capacity” Bbc reports. The palace confirmed that the duke and duchess will continue to live as non‑working members of the royal family, with no expectation that they will re‑engage in official duties CBC.
Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are slated to begin at a British school in September. The exact school and the new English address remain undisclosed, but the children’s enrollment has been reported by multiple outlets Yahoo, US Magazine and Deseret.
Media additions
Both Harry and Meghan have emphasized that the relocation is a personal family decision rather than a step toward restoring royal duties. The palace reiterated that their “private, non‑royal residence” will not be a royal‑owned property Harper’s Bazaar. Their dual‑location lifestyle—maintaining homes in California and Portugal—mirrors the “transatlantic” setup they envisioned when stepping back from senior royal roles Yahoo.
The timing follows a rare July reunion at the King’s private Highgrove House, the first occasion the monarch had seen his grandchildren in more than four years BBC. That visit, described by Buckingham Palace as a “private family occasion,” signalled a thaw in previously strained relations CBC. However, sources close to the family say there has been little movement in Harry’s relationship with his brother Prince William Yahoo.
Professional pursuits will largely remain unchanged. Harry is expected to deepen his involvement with U.K. Charities such as WellChild and the Invictus Games community Yahoo, while Meghan will continue to lead her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from abroad US Magazine. Neither partner has indicated a desire to re‑enter the royal household’s formal schedule.
“He’s never lived a life here where he hasn’t been entangled in his past life.”
an insider, via People
Meghan has spoken openly about protecting family privacy, noting, “I wanted to protect that safe haven,” when describing her home life US Magazine. That sentiment aligns with the couple’s decision to keep their new English address private.
Key dates and milestones
- March 2020 – Harry and Meghan step back from senior royal duties and move to California.
- August 16, 2026 – King Charles informed of the family’s return plans.
- Late August 2026 – Sussexes relocate to a private residence outside London; children begin school in September.
What to watch next
- Details of the British school the children will attend, likely disclosed by September.
- Any official statement from the palace regarding future security provisions for the Sussex family.
- Potential appearances by Harry at upcoming U.K. Charity events, such as the Invictus Games in 2027.
- Media coverage of the family’s integration into local community life around their new home.
The move marks the first extended British base for the Sussexes since they vacated Frogmore Cottage in 2020. It reflects a personal recalibration rather than a constitutional shift, offering the children a stable educational setting while allowing Harry and Meghan to continue their independent careers across three continents.
