Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly considering return to UK
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly considering a return to the United Kingdom after four years in the US.
- Sources suggest feelings of disappointment and being unwelcome in the US are driving this potential move.
- A potential European base in Portugal is mentioned as a step towards a gradual return to British life, though security remains a significant obstacle.
After four years in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are reportedly contemplating a return to the United Kingdom. Sources close to the couple suggest that this consideration stems not only from nostalgia but also from a sense of disillusionment with their life in the United States.
Harry is reportedly feeling 'unwelcome' in the US, while Meghan is struggling with placing new projects and feels like an 'outsider' in elite circles.
According to reports, Prince Harry feels "unwelcome" in the US, while Meghan Markle is facing challenges in launching new projects and feels like an "outsider" in elite circles. Their influence in Hollywood is said to be waning, with their initial strategy of leveraging royal status for business success encountering increasing obstacles. Harry's desire to return to his homeland is reportedly growing, with friends emphasizing his deep connection to England, describing it as "where his heart has always belonged."
England is where his heart has always belonged and he is a very proud Briton.
A significant factor in their potential return is the wish for their children, Archie and Lilibet, to grow up closer to their grandfather, King Charles, and the wider royal family. Reports indicate that relations with the King have improved, bolstered by regular video calls and a recent visit where the children spent considerable time with him. This has apparently prompted the couple to re-evaluate their estrangement from the family.
The key motive is also the desire for their children, Archie and Lilibet, to grow up with their grandfather, King Charles, and the rest of the family.
However, any return would not be immediate. The couple has reportedly invested millions in a villa in Portugal, intended to serve as a European base. This would allow them to spend more time on the "right side of the pond" and act as a "launchpad" for a gradual reintegration into British life. A major hurdle remains: security. Since losing their entitlement to official police protection, their movements have become a logistical challenge, and Meghan reportedly conditions any return on resolving this security status, a matter currently under discussion with the British government.
This would allow them to spend more time on the 'right side of the pond' and serve as an 'ideal launchpad' for a gradual return to British life.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.