The Sussexes Return: A Royal Homecoming in the UK
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are reportedly returning to the UK after living in the US for six years. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to land in the UK today after flying privately from California. They are setting up their new home in the UK after leaving the working monarchy in 2020 and purchasing a house in Montecito. Meghan is rumored to be considering an acting role in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, while Harry and Meghan will reside in a non-royal residence outside of London, with their children enrolled in UK schools.
During a visit to see their grandfather, the King, in July, the Sussexes did not discuss their plans to return to the UK. Reports suggest that their stay in the UK may be temporary, with the family maintaining their homes in Montecito and Portugal. Meghan has recently launched a new product in her As Ever range, Spiced Apple Butter, capturing the essence of the upcoming fall season. The Sussexes' chickens will remain in California under care while they are in the UK.
The relationship between Harry and his brother, the Prince of Wales, has been strained, with tensions escalating post-Megxit. The rest of the royal family is currently at Balmoral for their summer break, with Charles, William, Kate, and other members present. Charles is reportedly content to spend more time with the Sussex family but remains firm that they will not resume their royal duties. The Sussexes have not disclosed the reasons for their return to the UK, and questions remain about their financial arrangements and security.
Harry's security arrangements have been a subject of legal battles, with decisions pending on whether taxpayers will fund their security. The couple will continue to manage Meghan's lifestyle brand, As Ever, from their new UK base. Speculation surrounds where the Sussexes will settle, with potential locations in rural areas like the Cotswolds. Archie and Lili will start at their new schools in September, with plans to keep their privacy by not releasing public photographs. The Sussexes' representative declined to comment on their return to the UK.