Huge questions loom over Prince Harry's shock return to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move from the United States to a new residence in the UK. The move follows reports of professional setbacks in Hollywood and potential concerns regarding their royal titles.
Why it matters
The potential return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK marks a significant shift in their public life and royal relations.
In a surprise move, Harry and Meghan "plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle in a private, non-royal residence, which is said to be located outside London", The Daily Telegraph reported late on Wednesday.
Media outlets including the BBC reported the couple's two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, had already been enrolled in a British school for the start of the school year in early September.
Some commentators pointed out that Harry and Meghan's US adventure has largely failed to live up to expectations.
"Meghan's cookery series didn't go well. They haven't managed to cooperate successfully... with Netflix. And also, they lost Spotify," royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told AFP.
"I think they've not been a success in Hollywood and I think this is one way to change things, and change things before William becomes king."
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