Prince Harry has shared new details about why he and Meghan Markle returned to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Duke of Sussex said the move was driven by family life and the kind of upbringing he wanted for their children. According to Page Six, Harry spoke candidly in a new interview with GQ about settling back into the UK after years in North America. The couple relocated in August, more than six years after stepping back from royal duties and building a new life abroad.
Prince Harry Says British Schooling Matters to Him
A major reason for the move was education. "Being able to put the kids in a British school has meant a lot to me," said Prince Harry according to Page Six. He was speaking about Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, who have now spent two weeks in their new school. Harry added that he had not fully understood how much that step would matter until it became reality. He said both children are loving the experience and adjusting well to a different environment and routine.
Archie and Lilibet Begin a New Chapter
Harry also explained that the school change is not about rejecting life in the United States. Instead, he sees value in his children experiencing two cultures while they are still young. He said the comparison between American and British life can broaden their perspective early on. That balance appears central to the family’s plans. The duke described the transition as positive so far, with the children gaining a different day-to-day experience and settling into a fresh rhythm after the transatlantic move.
Harry Says He Is Closer to Family and Friends
The return has also brought him physically closer to relatives and longtime friends. Harry said it has been good to spend more than brief stretches on UK soil and to reconnect with people around him. He also spoke about the benefit for Archie and Lilibet, who now have regular playdates with friends’ children. That social circle, he suggested, has helped the pair settle in more easily. The move comes despite his strained relationship with King Charles III and Prince William, which has remained a major part of the royal story.
Meghan Markle and Harry Step Out in Nottingham
Since the relocation, the Sussexes have started to reappear together in public. Last week, Meghan Markle and Harry made their first official joint appearance since returning, visiting Nottingham for a series of community engagements. During the outing, they met members of Hubb Community Kitchen at the Himmah Hub food bank, visited Epic Partners and attended an acting workshop led by André Squire at a local studio. The appearance offered an early sign of how the couple may shape this next phase of life in Britain.
