Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Harry and Meghan Plan Extended UK Return After Six Years
Harry and Meghan may spend a long period living in the United Kingdom again.
They have lived in California for about six years.
The move might last six months, a year, or even longer, but it may not be permanent.
Their children, Archie and Lilibet, reportedly received places at the same private school.
The couple asked that the school’s name and location remain secret.
King Charles was reportedly told about the plans first.
Harry may get to spend more time with his father, who is receiving cancer treatment.
Harry and his brother William are still not reported to be speaking.
Harry and Meghan plan to continue their own charitable and business work rather than become working royals again.
Harry’s publicly funded security arrangements may also remain a source of conflict.
Harry and Meghan are expected to spend six months, a year or longer in the UK, but the move may not be permanent.
School places for Archie and Lilibet reportedly helped finalize the couple’s decision to return.
King Charles was reportedly the first royal informed and may see more of Harry during his cancer treatment.
The return is not expected to immediately repair Harry’s strained relationship with Prince William.
The Sussexes plan to remain private citizens, while Harry’s security dispute could become a major issue.
- Who
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, their children Archie and Lilibet, King Charles, and Prince William.
- What
- Harry and Meghan have reportedly finalized plans for an extended return to the UK, without immediately rejoining the working royal family.
- When
- The return is expected after Archie and Lilibet begin at their new school next month; the couple has been discussing it for several years.
- Where
- The United Kingdom, after six years in California; the children’s school location has not been disclosed.
- Why
- The children’s school admissions reportedly helped finalize the decision, while Harry’s relationship with King Charles may also benefit from greater proximity.
- Expected duration
- The UK stay could last six months, a year, or longer, and may not be permanent.
- Time in California
- Harry and Meghan have spent six years in California.
- Children’s schooling
- Archie and Lilibet are expected to attend the same independent school from next month.
- School privacy
- The couple has asked that the school’s name and location remain private.
- King Charles
- He was reportedly the first royal told about the return plans.
- Harry and William
- The brothers reportedly have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
- Royal status
- Harry and Meghan are expected to remain private citizens rather than working royals.
- Security
- Harry’s return could renew attention on his dispute over publicly funded police protection.