Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK for the first time in six years since stepping down as senior working royals. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, accompanied by their two children, Archie and Lilibet, are reportedly settling into a private home outside London and preparing for their children to start school imminently. This move marks a significant shift for the couple, who previously relocated to Montecito, California, seeking financial independence and a new life away from royal duties.
The Sussexes’ Journey to Independence
Following their departure from royal life, Harry and Meghan pursued various ventures to achieve financial autonomy. These included high-profile interviews, a documentary series detailing their experiences, and Prince Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’. In his book, the Duke of Sussex recounted numerous claims about his time as a working royal, including a reported physical altercation with his elder brother, Prince William, stemming from an argument about Meghan.
Royal Family’s Stance on Harry’s Role
Upon their return, it is understood that Prince Harry will not be resuming his former royal duties. Both King Charles and Prince William are reportedly in agreement that the Duke of Sussex cannot maintain a partial role within the royal institution, often described as ‘half in, half out’. The King and the Prince of Wales were informed of the Sussexes’ plans concurrently, and sources suggest that William and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, are keen to avoid further ‘drama’.
Strained Brotherly Relations
While Prince Harry has maintained contact with his father, King Charles, during recent visits to the UK, his relationship with Prince William is believed to remain strained. Friends of the Prince and Princess of Wales have indicated
