Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom from California, with their children enrolled to start British schools in September.

In a stunning development six years after stepping down as senior working royals and relocating to North America, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to move back to the United Kingdom.

According to reports across British media, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to leave the United States later this month to establish a permanent home base outside of London. The couple’s children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have reportedly already been enrolled to start school in the U.K. at the beginning of September.

A Quiet Return to British Soil

Sources close to the family indicate that the Sussexes will settle into a private, non-royal residence. While the family will maintain their property in Montecito, California, as well as a vacation home in Portugal, this upcoming relocation marks their most significant geographic pivot since their departure in 2020.

The move follows a period of gradual reengagement. Last month, the Duke and Duchess traveled to the U.K. with their children for a private family reunion with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. Royal commentators noted that the visit served as a pivotal turning point, allowing the monarch to spend meaningful time with his grandchildren.

According to reports from outlets such as the BBC and the Daily Telegraph, King Charles was informed of the relocation plans and warmly welcomes the opportunity to see more of the family in a personal, private capacity. Both the Prince and Princess of Wales were also notified of the decision.

Maintaining Independence Amid Transition

Despite the major lifestyle shift, representatives and royal insiders have emphasized that the move does not signal a return to official duties. Prince Harry and Meghan will remain private citizens, continuing to balance their personal endeavours, philanthropic commitments—such as the upcoming Invictus Games—and independent business ventures.

The relocation is also expected to ease travel logistics for Prince Harry, who has frequently traveled between North America and Britain to support his patronages and manage ongoing legal and charitable engagements.

As the family prepares for the autumn school term, the transition opens an unexpected new chapter for the Sussexes—bridging their life abroad with a renewed, permanent presence in the U.K.