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Harry and Meghan to return to UK with children; no working-royal roles
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What we know
Prince Harry and Meghan plan an extended return to the United Kingdom with their children after more than six years based primarily in California, according to AP, Reuters, and BBC reporting. They will not resume roles as working members of the royal family.
Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at British schools in September. The family intends to live at a private, non-royal residence outside London while keeping homes in Montecito, California, and Portugal. King Charles was informed of the plans; Buckingham Palace has a policy of not commenting on non-working royals.
What's confirmed
- AP (person close to the Sussexes): extended UK stay starting this fall; children enrolled for September; private residence; Montecito and Portugal properties retained.
- Reuters: source close to the couple confirmed the move timing and school plans; couple remain non-working royals under the 2020 arrangement.
- BBC: understands the King was told last weekend and welcomes seeing more of the family privately; Prince and Princess of Wales also informed; no plan to resume working-royal duties.
- When AP asked Harry about the reports at a Washington veterans event, he replied, “Nothing to say.” A Sussex representative declined comment to AP.
What's still developing
- UK security/protection arrangements for the family remain unresolved in public reporting after Harry’s prior legal fight over police protection.
- Exact move date, school names, and how Netflix/As Ever and charity work will be split across continents were not fully detailed.
- Any change in relations with other senior royals after the relocation has not been confirmed.