Prince Harry and Meghan to relocate to the United Kingdom later this month

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the United Kingdom from California, moving their family to a private residence outside London in a significant shift that underscores their ongoing attempt to balance independence with family ties. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to relocate later this month, with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, already enrolled to begin classes at a British school in September.

The decision, first reported by The Telegraph and confirmed by multiple outlets including the BBC and CNN, marks the couple's most substantial step back toward the U.K. since they stepped down as working royals and moved to Montecito, California, in 2020. Sources indicate the primary motivation is to be closer to King Charles III and to allow the children to build relationships with family in Britain. The move comes just weeks after a July visit where the family met with the King and Queen Camilla at Highgrove, the first time the monarch had seen his grandchildren in four years.

King Charles was informed of the plans on Sunday, August 16. Royal sources state the King "welcomes the opportunity to see more of the family in a personal...