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Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US

The Duke of Sussex also added that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are “happy in school” after returning to the UK a month ago.

Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US

Prince Harry expressed delight at returning to Britain after residing in the United States for six years, stating it feels great to be back on British soil. In an interview with Canadian network CTV, he mentioned that his children are content in school and the arrangement allows him to concentrate on the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham next July.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had parted ways with their senior royal roles and relocated to the US in 2020, but recently returned to Britain. It is speculated that they will reside in a private property outside of London in the Cotswolds region. Their children, Archie, aged seven, and Lilibet, five, had to be enrolled in a different school promptly following initial concerns about the distance and heavy traffic on their school journey.

Tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family have been evident since their return. While Meghan has largely stayed away from public appearances, Harry has engaged in several public events related to his work with the Invictus Games. Last week, he visited a school in Birmingham to unveil an education program inspired by the Games, participating in a pickleball match with students and conducting a science class on prosthetic design.

The Invictus Games are scheduled to occur in Birmingham from July 10-17, with 550 wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans from 25 countries expected to compete in 12 adaptive sports. Following a skydive in Toronto to honor a promise to a 102-year-old Second World War veteran and raise awareness for military charities, Harry commented to CTV about the multiple reasons behind the family's return to the UK, though he did not provide further details.

It is reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were taken aback by a letter authorized by the King that affirmed their status as private citizens and provided guidance to senior government and military officials on how to treat them. The couple is eagerly awaiting word on whether they will receive taxpayer-funded security in the UK, as the committee overseeing royal and VIP security, Ravec, is scheduled to reassess their level of police protection now that they are permanent residents.

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