Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to Britain within weeks, bringing their two children who have already been enrolled in a UK school for the September term. The move reverses their 2020 step‑down from royal duties and signals a potential shift in their relationship with the monarchy.
They intend to settle in a private, non‑royal residence outside London, with speculation pointing to the rural Cotswolds. Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, will start classes in September. The couple met King Charles in July, their first family gathering in four years, and retain homes in Montecito and Portugal.
The relocation may affect the royal household’s public image, as recent polls show only 22 % of Britons hold a favorable view of Meghan and 33 % of Harry. Harry’s charitable patronages and the Invictus Games remain active, but his commercial ventures, including a reduced Netflix deal and the As Ever brand, continue to be viewed as incompatible with traditional royal duties.
Commentators differ on the motive: some attribute the move to under‑performance of their US projects, citing a failed cookery series, stalled Netflix collaborations and loss of Spotify, while others emphasize a desire to reconcile with King Charles after a July meeting and to pre‑empt potential title changes for William.