Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Meghan Shares Rare Glimpse of Sussex Family Life in UK
Meghan Markle shared a short video of her family spending time in Britain.
The video shows Meghan and Prince Harry outdoors with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Lilibet rides a bicycle, while Archie runs and cheers for her.
Harry is also shown fishing with the children near water.
The family spends time walking through wet ground and near a fire.
Their dogs, Pula and Mia, are mentioned or shown in the coverage.
The video uses a song by Wham!
and British-themed emojis.
Reports say the family has returned to the UK for a longer stay after living in California.
The children are reported to be attending or preparing to attend school in Britain.
Meghan Markle shared a 34- or 35-second Instagram video showing her family spending time outdoors in Britain.
The footage shows Prince Harry, Archie, and Lilibet walking, cycling, running, fishing, and spending time near a fire.
Archie is heard cheering as Lilibet rides a bicycle, while the family’s dogs, Pula and Mia, appear in the coverage.
The video uses Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and includes British flag and heart emojis.
Reports say the family returned to the UK for an extended stay, with the children enrolled or expected to attend school there.
- Who
- Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet, along with the family’s dogs.
- What
- Meghan shared a short video showing the family’s activities after their reported return to the UK.
- When
- The video was posted on Sunday; reports place the family’s return on August 26, although a spokesperson did not confirm the exact arrival date.
- Where
- The family was shown in countryside and outdoor settings in the UK; one report said they were believed to be staying in the Cotswolds.
- Why
- The extended stay is reportedly intended, among other reasons, to give the children more experience of Prince Harry’s home country and family background.
Sussexes’ Position
Palace Position
Royal titles and status
Sussexes’ Position
A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said the couple was surprised that a letter confirming their continued status as non-working royals had not been discussed with them in advance.
Palace Position
A letter sent on behalf of King Charles III confirmed that Harry and Meghan would remain private citizens and could not use the titles “His Royal Highness” and “Her Royal Highness.”
Details of the UK return
Sussexes’ Position
Reports say the family returned to Britain for an extended stay while maintaining their Montecito home and using a private, non-royal residence as a base.
Palace Position
A spokesperson previously did not confirm when the family arrived, although the couple’s dogs were expected to travel with them.
- Video length
- Reported as 34 or 35 seconds
- Reported return date
- August 26
- Reported location
- A private property in the Cotswolds, outside London
- Children
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
- Music
- Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”
- Schooling
- The children are reported to be enrolled or expected to attend school in the UK during the 2026-27 academic year
- Royal status
- Harry and Meghan are expected to remain private citizens and non-working royals without use of the His or Her Royal Highness titles
