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The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.
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Prince Harry and Meghan's reported return to the United Kingdom
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Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom with their children and remain non-working royals; their children have been moved to a new school because of security concerns, and a review of their police protection is underway.
Grounded in 9 reports across 6 sources
In this event Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals ‘Private citizens’: King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return Prince Harry and Meghan Set to Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
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NYTimes – World NYT
Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Guardian
We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye
News24
Questions swirl as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly plan UK return
Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family.
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Guardian
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children are expected to relocate later in August to a non-royal residence. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to senior national news editor Aaron Sharp Continue reading...
Guardian
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children are expected to relocate later in August to a non-royal residence. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to senior national editor Aaron Sharp – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
TIME
Andy Burnham Weighs In As Prince Harry and Meghan Set For Return to U.K.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been largely distant from the Royal family since moving to California in 2020.
NYTimes – US NYT
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
NYTimes – World NYT
As Harry and Meghan Plan Their Return, Britain Wonders: What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back home from America.
NPR – World NPR
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family.
News24
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press
Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to the UK within weeks, to a private non-royal home outside London.
BBC News – UK BBC
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
Guardian
Prince Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to Britain this month’
Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to relocate from US, with children to start British school in September The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US, it has been reported. The couple and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to relocate later this month to a non-royal residence. Continue reading…