UNITED KINGDOM — Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to the United Kingdom from California later this month. The Duke of Sussex and his wife will remain private individuals and non-working members of the royal family following their relocation.

King Charles was informed of the move on Sunday. The monarch welcomes the opportunity to see more of the Sussex family in a private capacity. Prince William and Princess Catherine were also informed of the decision.

The couple will not live in a royal residence upon their return. Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, have been enrolled in British schools to start in September. Meghan is expected to continue to run her lifestyle brand, As Ever, while living in the U.K.

Security arrangements for the couple have drawn attention from government officials. A U.K. Home Office spokesperson said, “It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”

Harry is a younger son of Charles III of the United Kingdom and Diana, Princess of Wales. He expressed a desire for familial harmony in previous statements. In May 2025, he said, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious.”

He also addressed the role of intervention in family matters during that same period. He said in May 2025, “I never asked him to intervene – I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs.”

Timeline

Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. They were last together in the U.K. in 2022 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. In May 2025, he said he would love reconciliation with his family and that there is no point continuing to fight because life is precious. Also in May 2025, he stated he never asked for intervention but rather asked for experts to be allowed to do their jobs.

The move was not discussed during the Sussexes' visit to the U.K. in July. This timeline establishes the sequence of events leading up to the current announcement regarding their return.

What's New

Additional reporting confirms that he and Meghan have no imminent plans to relocate or disband Archewell Productions. It is also confirmed that the move is scheduled to occur later this month. The couple plans to keep their home in Montecito, California.

Further context identifies Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, as a younger son of Charles III of the United Kingdom and Diana, Princess of Wales. It also notes that California is a state of the United States of America. Previous statements from May 2025 regarding reconciliation and intervention are also part of the updated record.

Why It Matters

This move marks a shift in the living arrangements of the Sussex family since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. King Charles is undergoing treatment for cancer, adding a layer of personal urgency to the family dynamics. The return allows for private family interaction without restoring official royal roles.

The enrollment of Archie and Lilibet in British schools indicates a long-term commitment to residing in the U.K. for at least part of the year. Maintaining homes in California and Portugal suggests a transatlantic lifestyle rather than a permanent severance from their previous base. The decision impacts how the royal family navigates private relationships.