Prince Harry and wife planning UK move, no return to royal duties
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Prince Harry and his wife are planning to move from the United States to a non-royal private residence on the outskirts of London later this month.
- Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are registered to start school in Britain next month.
- The couple stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 to pursue financial independence and have no plans to return to royal duties.
Prince Harry and his wife are preparing to relocate to the United Kingdom, leaving their current residence in the United States. The couple intends to move into a private home located outside of London by the end of this month. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are already enrolled and set to begin their education at British schools in the coming month.
King Charles III was informed of the couple's relocation plans on February 16. While Harry and his wife met with the King and Queen Camilla in July at Highgrove House, their royal residence in Gloucestershire, the topic of moving back to the UK was reportedly not discussed at that time.
Despite the move, the couple has stated they have no intention of returning to their roles as working members of the royal family. Their official status will remain unchanged, and they will continue their lives as private citizens without undertaking royal duties. This decision aligns with their announcement in January 2020 to step back from royal responsibilities and seek financial independence, a move that led them to settle in California after a period in Canada.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.