Prince Harry and Meghan return to Britain for extended stay

London, United Kingdom. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrived back in Britain on Wednesday after announcing plans to relocate from California for an extended period, the BBC reported.

Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are due to start school in Britain in September, although details of the family’s base and the school have not been disclosed.

Return from California

The BBC said the family flew privately from California and landed in Britain on Wednesday. There was no immediate comment from Harry’s spokesperson.

The couple disclosed last week that they would move from California to a location outside London, surprising even close family members.

They will not live in a royal residence or undertake official royal duties.

Royal family relations

King Charles was informed of the family’s return only days before it became public. Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals, in line with an agreement reached with the late Queen Elizabeth.

Harry’s relationship with his father has improved in recent months. The Duke’s family visited Britain last month, allowing Charles to see his grandchildren for the first time since 2022.

However, Harry remains barely on speaking terms with his brother, Prince William, while other senior royals are also distrustful of Meghan.

Departure from royal duties

Harry and Meghan moved to the United States in 2020 after stepping down from official royal duties to pursue independent careers.

Harry has since accused the royal family of neglect, the tabloid press of ruining his life, and the government of failing to provide sufficient security for him to return home.

Harry married Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in 2018, when their union was seen as potentially bringing renewed appeal to the monarchy for a new generation.