Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing for a major change in family life. After several years in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the United Kingdom with their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet. According to reports from British media, the children are expected to begin attending school in Britain in September.
The family plans to spend an extended period in the UK rather than make a short visit. Their move marks a significant change after Harry and Meghan settled in California in 2020 following their decision to step back from official royal duties. The couple are expected to live in a private residence outside London and have no plans to resume their former roles as working members of the Royal Family. Reports also indicate that their life in Britain will remain separate from official royal activities.
The decision to move appears to have a strong focus on the children's education and their connection with Britain. Archie and Lilibet have spent most of their lives in the United States, so attending a British school will give them an opportunity to become more familiar with the country where their father grew up. Details of the school have not been publicly confirmed, although reports say the children have already been enrolled.
The return also comes as Harry's relationship with his father, King Charles III, is reportedly showing signs of improvement. During a recent visit to Britain, Harry, Meghan and their children met the King, giving Charles an opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren. Archie and Lilibet had rarely visited Britain since the family moved to the United States, making the meeting particularly significant.
At the same time, relations between Harry and his older brother, Prince William, remain difficult. The brothers have been at the center of tensions within the Royal Family for several years. Harry and Meghan have spoken publicly about their experiences with royal life in interviews, documentaries and Harry's memoir Spare, adding to the strain.
Their return therefore represents more than a change of address. For Harry and Meghan, it could provide their children with a closer connection to British family life while allowing the couple to maintain their independent status. For the Royal Family, the move could create more opportunities for private contact, although it does not signal a return to official royal duties. Recent reporting confirms that the family has now returned to Britain and that Archie and Lilibet are beginning the new school year there.