Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Relocate to United Kingdom
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they will move back to the U.K. in the coming weeks, maintaining their decision to forgo official royal duties.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said they will return to the United Kingdom within weeks, taking up residence at an undisclosed location outside London. The couple, who have been based in California since 2017, will continue to abstain from performing royal duties and have indicated they will not be joining the official engagements of other senior royals.
The move is reportedly motivated by practical considerations, including the desire to enroll their children in U.K. schools and the aging of Harry’s father. While the family will retain their home in Montecito, California, they plan to split their time between the two countries.
The announcement comes as the British media faces heightened scrutiny following the recent death of academic Jason Arday, whose suicide was linked by commentators to intense press coverage. Harry has previously cited media intrusion as a factor in his decision to step back from royal responsibilities.
"The death of my mother was caused by relentless media pursuit," Harry has said in past interviews, referring to Princess Diana’s 1997 car crash.
Analysts note that the couple’s relocation may test the relationship between the royal family and the press, but it remains unclear how media coverage will evolve.
The royal household has not publicly commented on the timing of the move, and details about the couple’s new residence remain private.