Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in Britain as their family’s relocation officially gets underway. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived on Wednesday, just days after news broke that they planned to move their household back across the Atlantic. Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are expected to start school in Britain in September. According to People Magazine, details surrounding the family’s private home and the children’s school are being kept out of the public eye as the transition begins.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Prepare for School
The move marks a major change for the Sussex children, who have spent recent years growing up in California. Archie and Lilibet are set to begin the school year in Britain, a step that places the family closer to Prince Harry’s home country and relatives. Privacy appears to be a top priority, with no public details released about where the family will live or where the children will study. Even with the relocation, the couple are expected to keep their Montecito home and their property in Portugal.
King Charles Was Informed Before the Arrival
King Charles was made aware of the couple’s plans earlier this month, and the shift could allow for more time together in a personal setting. The return does not signal a comeback to official royal duties. Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back as working royals in 2020 and built their life in the United States afterward. That arrangement is not changing. The couple will continue as private individuals, while still remaining part of the wider royal family through family ties rather than formal public roles.
Prince Harry Keeps Focus on U.K. Charity Work
A base in Britain could also reshape Prince Harry’s schedule. The prince has longstanding links to charities including WellChild, Scotty’s Little Soldiers and the Invictus community. With the 2027 Invictus Games due to take place in Birmingham, the new setup may allow him to spend more time on the ground in the U.K. Meghan is also expected to continue her business projects, including her lifestyle brand As Ever. The relocation appears designed to support both family life and work, without restoring the structure they left behind six years ago.
Prince Harry Previously Spoke About Family Reconciliation
The family move comes after years of strain within the House of Windsor, especially in Prince Harry’s relationship with Prince William. While there has been some progress with King Charles, the divide with his older brother has reportedly stayed in place. Harry has still made clear that he wants healing. “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” Prince Harry told the BBC. As reported by People Magazine, the return places the Sussex family physically closer to that possibility, even as old tensions remain.
