Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported return to the UK appears to involve more than family ties. Sources say their children’s education, Harry’s connection to Britain, and the changing political climate in the US are also influencing the decision. The couple reportedly plans to set up a private home in Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet while keeping their US home and other ties there.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly factored US politics into return
Six years after leaving the UK and stepping back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to return to Britain with their children. The move would mark a major change from Harry’s position last year. In May 2025, he told the BBC that he could not see himself bringing Meghan and their children back to the UK at that time.
The couple reportedly plans to arrive in Britain toward the end of August, with Archie and Lilibet expected to start school there in September. The family plans to set up a private, non-royal home outside London. According to People, they have not bought a permanent house yet, and they will keep their Montecito property. A source close to Harry said the couple wants to take things slowly and “give the kids the opportunity to be here.”
With Archie and Lilibet now old enough for school, Harry and Meghan faced a new question about where they want their children to grow up and learn about their family heritage. The couple reportedly sees Britain as a chance for their children to experience another part of their background. Meghan also reportedly likes the idea of giving them a mix of American and British experiences.
Their summer visit gave the family a glimpse of that connection. Archie and Lilibet reunited with their grandfather at Highgrove in July. They also visited Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home and final resting place, where they spent time with relatives from Diana’s side of the family. That connection to his mother’s family reportedly means a lot to Harry. “He wants them to understand the world he grew up in and where their family comes from,” a source said.
