Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month

Royal watchers are buzzing with excitement as reports surface that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the United Kingdom later this month. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly intend to relocate from their home in California to a private residence outside of London, according to the BBC. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are enrolled to begin attending a British school in September.

King Charles was informed of the impending move on Sunday, though he had reportedly not been privy to the plans until the weekend. No official changes to their status as private individuals are anticipated, and the couple has not yet released any public statements regarding their decision to return to the UK.

Relations between the Sussexes and the British royal family have been tumultuous since their departure from the UK in early 2020. A visit to King Charles at his residence in Gloucestershire last July marked their first in-person meeting with the King and Queen Camilla in more than four years. The meeting was described as a "private family occasion."

The decision to return has been met with mixed reactions. While some, like royal expert Robert Hardman, express surprise and optimism, others remain concerned about the security arrangements for the couple, who had faced legal challenges over their eligibility for security as non-working royals.

The Sussex children's enrollment in a British school signals a commitment to integrating more deeply into British society. Education Secretary Lucy Powell welcomed the move, stating that the government looks forward to the return of Prince Harry and Meghan.