Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are expected to arrive in the United Kingdom today with their children, Archie and Lilibet, BBC News has learned. The family is believed to be traveling privately from California.

A spokesperson for the couple declined to comment on the reports. The news follows earlier reports that the Sussexes planned to relocate to the UK in August. They are expected to live in Britain as private citizens, not undertaking official royal duties. The family is reportedly considering a private residence in the Cotswolds area, outside of London, with their children enrolled in school ahead of the new term starting next week.

The Sussexes departed the UK and relinquished their royal roles in early 2020, subsequently settling in California. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been informed of their plans. Prince Harry and Meghan have not been in the UK together since attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022.

Their return has reignited discussions about security provisions in the UK. Prince Harry previously lost a legal bid to secure a certain level of state-funded security for his family after ceasing to be a working royal. The specifics of their security arrangements and who will bear the cost during their stay remain unclear.

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