Prince Harry, Meghan, to move back to Britain after stepping down from royal duties - report
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At a glance
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly plan to move back to Britain with their children.
- The family will relocate from California for an extended period, with children starting school in September.
- The couple stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and have since criticized the monarchy.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly planning a return to Britain this month, six years after relinquishing their royal duties and moving to the United States. Sources indicate the couple, along with their children Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, will relocate from their California home for an extended stay. Their children are expected to begin school in Britain in September. While neither Harry's spokesperson nor Buckingham Palace has commented, a source close to the couple confirmed the accuracy of the reports. The couple will not reside in a royal residence and will maintain their status as non-working royals, as agreed with the late Queen Elizabeth II when they departed in March 2020. Since their move to Montecito, California, Harry and Meghan have been vocal critics of the royal family and the monarchy through various media, including television interviews, a Netflix series, and Harry's memoir 'Spare.' Harry has expressed particular criticism towards his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William, leading to strained relationships. Harry also cited concerns over security arrangements and the lack of automatic police protection as a reason he could not bring his children to Britain. However, recent reports suggest a thawing in relations with King Charles, with a brief meeting occurring in September.
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