Prince Harry and Meghan plan UK return in September — children expected to start school, reports say

According to British media reports, Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to move back to the UK from the United States later this month with their two children, and intend to live in a private, non-royal residence outside London. Sources say their son Archie (7) and daughter Lilibet (5) are expected to start at a British school in September.
Reports say King Charles III has been informed of the plan and Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have also been notified. There is currently no plan to restore Harry or Meghan to active royal roles. The potential return would mark a significant step for the Sussexes, who stepped back from royal duties in early 2020 and relocated to the U.S. Sources indicate security arrangements remain under consideration; royal protection was withdrawn in 2020 and Harry has repeatedly said he will not bring Meghan and the children to the UK without adequate security.
Background: The couple visited Australia in April 2026, where Meghan worked with a women’s shelter and appeared as a guest judge on television. If the move goes ahead, it will raise questions about family arrangements, residency and the unresolved issues around security and any potential public duties.