Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly planning return to Britain

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are reportedly planning a return to Britain this month, six years after stepping down from their royal duties and relocating to the United States.

A source close to the couple indicated that the move, which includes their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, is for an extended period, with the children expected to start school in Britain in September. This surprise decision follows years of public criticism directed at the royal family and the British press by the couple, who have cited intense scrutiny as a reason for their departure.

King Charles, Harry's father, was reportedly informed of the move on Sunday and is said to welcome having his youngest son and his family closer. However, Harry and Meghan will not be living in a royal residence and will continue as non-working royals, a status agreed upon with the late Queen Elizabeth in March 2020.

Since their move to Montecito, California, the couple has been vocal about their experiences. Harry's memoir "Spare" and a Netflix documentary series detailed their struggles, including Meghan's account of an unnamed family member questioning their son Archie's skin tone. Harry has also expressed anger over changes to his security arrangements and the lack of automatic police protection.

Despite past rifts, relations with King Charles appeared to be improving, with a brief meeting between father and son in September marking their first in 20 months. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and announced in December that his treatment had been successful.