Harry and Meghan plan return to live in UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to live in the UK later this month, according to UK media reports. The couple, who previously relocated to California in 2020, will move to a non-royal residence outside of London and have already enrolled their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in British schools.

King Charles, who has cancer, was briefed on the move on Sunday and reportedly welcomes the opportunity to spend more time with the family. However, the couple's status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family will remain unchanged, and they will not be offered a 'half-in, half-out' option regarding their roles.

The return of the Sussexes to the UK raises concerns about the potential for two rival courts, one led by Prince William and the other by Prince Harry, and the impact on Prince William's reconciliation with his brother. The British public's reaction to the surprise return is also uncertain, given Harry and Meghan's previous criticism of the royal family and the monarchy.

The couple's children, Archie and Lili, will start their new schools in September, while the duchess will continue to run her lifestyle brand As Ever from their new base in the UK.