Prince Harry, Meghan Markle plan UK return despite years of royal criticism

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to relocate their family to the U.K. later this month. While they are not returning as working royals, the move has reignited public interest in their past criticisms of the monarchy.
Why it matters
The return of the couple to the U.K. is a significant cultural event that highlights ongoing tensions within the British Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to move back to the U.K. despite years of public criticism of royal life and the British press. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to relocate their family to a private residence outside London later this month, according to multiple reports. Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are set to attend a British school beginning in September, according to the BBC. King Charles III has been informed of the move and reportedly welcomes the chance to spend more time with his grandchildren. Prince William and Princess Kate have also been informed. The move is not expected to bring Harry and Meghan back as working royals. But it does put a fresh spotlight on the couple's long list of explosive claims about life inside the monarchy.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in