Prince Harry and Meghan to return to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to relocate from the United States to a private residence in the United Kingdom later this month. Their children are set to enroll in a British school, though the couple has no plans to resume their former roles as working royals.
Why it matters
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK marks a significant shift in the dynamics of the British Royal Family and their public standing.
By Daniela Relph , Senior Royal Correspondent and Olivia Ireland Published 19 August 2026, 22:20 BST Updated Just now The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, the BBC understands.
As first reported by the Daily Telegraph , external and the Sun, , external Prince Harry and Meghan intend to relocate from the US later this month to a private, non-royal residence outside of London.
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a British school in September.
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