London: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are reportedly preparing to return to the United Kingdom with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, six years after the couple stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States.
A return after six years
According to reports in the British media, the Sussexes are expected to return to Britain later this month and remain there for an extended period. Their children are reportedly expected to begin schooling in the UK from September.
The move marks a significant change for the family, which has been based in California since 2020. Reports say Harry and Meghan will continue to maintain their home in Montecito while establishing a private residence in Britain.
No return to royal duties
Despite the move, Harry and Meghan are not expected to resume their former roles as working members of the Royal Family. They will continue their lives as private individuals and pursue their charitable and commercial interests independently.
The reported return comes amid signs of improving family ties. Harry recently reunited with his father, King Charles III, and the move could allow the King to spend more time with his grandchildren. However, reports indicate that the couple’s return does not mean an immediate restoration of their official royal roles.
A new chapter for the Sussex family
Archie, aged seven, and Lilibet, aged five, have spent most of their childhood in the United States. Their schooling in Britain would give them a closer connection to their father’s country and the wider Royal Family.
The reported decision has attracted considerable attention in Britain, particularly because Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties in 2020 marked one of the most significant changes in the modern Royal Family.