No royal role for Sussexes: King Charles 'welcomes' Harry, Meghan’s UK 'return'
King Charles has reportedly welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK, though they will remain private citizens without royal roles. The couple is expected to move to a private residence outside London with their children.
Why it matters
The move marks a significant shift in the public and private dynamics of the British royal family following years of strained relations.
King Charles has reportedly welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan’s planned return to Britain, but there will be no change to their status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.King Charles learnt of Harry and Meghan’s plans to return to Britain only on Sunday, with the move not raised during their family visit to the UK in July. The King is said to be pleased at the prospect of seeing more of the Sussex family, but only in a private and personal capacity, reported CNN.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to move from California to a private residence outside London later this month. Their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have also been enrolled at a British school for the coming term, as per BBC.The move was not discussed when the Sussex family visited Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove in July.
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