What to know about Prince Harry’s move back to Britain with Meghan and the kids

Prince Harry is returning to Britain with his family, Meghan Markle and their two children, to attempt to mend relations with the royal family. The move comes six years after they left their roles as working members of the royal family and moved to America, which widened the gap between Harry and his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William.

The couple has enrolled their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, in British schools and they will begin classes in September. Prince Harry, who is fifth in the line of succession, has expressed a desire to spend more time with his ailing father, who is receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.

However, the specifics of their return remain unclear, and the couple has not returned to royal duties. They will reside in a private residence outside of London and maintain their homes in California and Portugal. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, will continue her business, As Ever, from the UK, while Prince Harry can focus on his British-based charities.

The announcement came as a surprise to King Charles, who was only informed of the move in the past few days. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the speculation. Harry and Meghan have shown a willingness to reconcile with their family, with Harry expressing a desire to do so last year. However, healing the wounds, particularly with his brother, may prove difficult given the public criticisms aired in their tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey and in Harry’s 2023 memoir, "Spare."