Harry and Meghan Reportedly Planning Permanent Move Back to the UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the United Kingdom, according to the BBC, in what would mark the most significant development in the couple’s relationship with Britain since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
The news was first reported by the Daily Telegraph and the Sun, with the BBC confirming it independently. According to the reports, Prince Harry and Meghan intend to relocate from the United States later this month, settling into a private, non-royal residence outside London.
What we know so far
The couple’s children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are reportedly enrolled to begin at a British school in September, suggesting the move is intended to be permanent rather than a temporary or trial arrangement.
King Charles was informed of the decision on Sunday. Prince William and Princess Catherine have also been told. According to the reports, there are currently no plans for either Harry or Meghan to resume their roles as working royals, suggesting this is being framed as a personal relocation rather than any kind of formal return to royal duties.
Notably, the Sussexes and their children visited King Charles at Highgrove in July this year – their first UK family visit since 2022 – but it’s understood the possibility of a permanent move was not raised or discussed during that visit.
The lead-up to this decision
This reported move doesn’t come out of nowhere. It follows more than a year of persistent reporting and speculation about a possible Sussex return to Britain, much of it tied to Harry’s long-running dispute over UK police protection. Harry lost his automatic entitlement to taxpayer-funded security when he stepped back from royal duties in 2020, and has previously said it would be “impossible” to bring Meghan and their children to the UK without it. Reports throughout the year suggested a review of his security arrangements was moving in his favour.
The couple’s July visit to the UK – their first as a family since the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 – was widely seen as a significant thaw in relations, culminating in the private family gathering with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove. Speculation had also connected a potential return to the 2027 Invictus Games, which Harry founded and which will be held in Birmingham, giving him a natural reason to spend more sustained time in the UK.
What happens now
Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have yet issued formal public comment on the reports. This is a developing story, and we’ll update as further details emerge.
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why is it such a big deal if they do or don't...people re locate all the time? Not like its going to hurt anybody, people need to get over all this crap, all the things they are supposed to have done or said is usually just the media rumour spreading gossip and keeping them in the headlines...they want privacy so give it to them. Stop publicising every time one of them sneezes or farts
They kept themselves in the headlines by writing books and giving interviews bagging the royal family!
Harry wrote one book in January 2023 Interview with Oprah was March 2021, 5.5 years ago and documentary was December 2022. They never bagged the royal family. Why are there so many social media and tabloid groupies believing everything they read?
Because they are non working royals , they will have toseek employment wouldn’t you think ??
They both have work. They have a production company, Mehgan has her lifestyle show, they borh have royalties from book deals, speaking engagements, and are sought after as guests in many other areas, for which they are also paid. Further to this, they have various investments and inheritence money. They could probably choose not to work if they so desired, but they enjoy working and being involved, so good for them. Let them be and allow them to get on with their life.
They really don't work! Nor do they have projects. Everything they did or tried has failed! The only reason they're returning is because of money and prestige of being royal. However I don't believe it for a minute!
They really do work. Harry has had a job with Better Up for around 6 years now. Their production company have a number of projects on the go. Meghan has her retail business and both work on the speaker circuit. Then there is all the work they do for the charities they support.
Couldn't agree more. Lovely couple doing what they enjoy doing. Good luck to them, hopefully all the know-alls will mind their own business.
Whose children are they bringing with them?
This is a bit of a nothing burger but will keep the paparazzi and reporters busy and many of us will read it all as it is thrust upon us.
The reason for their returning to the UK could be because they've worn out their welcome in America. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were prevented from settling in the UK after the Abdication because the king and queen weren't keen to share the royal limelight with them and the only time they came back was to take up residence 6 feet under in the Windsor Royal Burial ground in a spot well away from the rest of the family. With The Sussex family living in the same country as William and Catherine could ignite a battle royal between the brothers and their wives with the innocent children somewhere twixt and between. I see nothing but trouble ahead and potentially damaging for the royal family at war with one another. But legally I can't see how William can prevent it happening much as he'd like to. Interesting times ahead and the tabloids will, no doubt have a field day 24/7.
Totally agree. They chose America and tủrned their backs on the Royal Family. Everything is not glamorous in the city òf plastic..............tô late to mend the dâmage they have done
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