Prince Harry, Meghan Markle returning to UK with children after six years

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the United Kingdom with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, marking their first extended stay in the country in six years. The move, reportedly planned for later this month, will see the family reside in a private residence rather than a royal estate, as they continue their lives outside of official royal duties.

King Charles III was informed of the family's relocation plans and reportedly welcomed the opportunity to see his son and grandchildren more frequently. Harry's brother, Prince William, and his wife, Catherine, have also been made aware of the impending return. The children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are said to have already been enrolled in a school in the UK, with their attendance beginning next month.

Despite their return to Britain, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be resuming any royal roles. They plan to maintain their primary residences in California and Portugal, and Meghan will continue to operate her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. This decision underscores their commitment to their independent path since stepping back from royal life in 2020.

The move comes after a period of strained relations within the royal family, exacerbated by Harry's 2023 memoir "Spare," which detailed personal conflicts with William and King Charles. However, recent interactions, including Harry's visit to the UK for the Invictus Games last month where he met with his father and stepmother, suggest a potential thawing of familial tensions. His return with his children marks the first time they have been in the UK since attending the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.