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Harry and Meghan to Return to UK This Month After Four-Year Absence

Sources reveal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back before the end of the month, with King Charles supportive but Prince William yet to comment

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R Raman

August 21, 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Christmas Day 2017 (2)
Image: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Christmas Day 2017 (2) (Mark Jones, CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children, are preparing to move back to the United Kingdom from the United States before the end of this month. This development marks a significant shift for Prince Harry and Meghan, who departed the UK in 2020 and formally stepped away from their roles as senior royals.

Sources within the BBC indicate that while King Charles III has expressed support for their return, he was only made aware of the decision as recently as Sunday. The monarch's reaction contrasts with the silence from another key figure—Prince William, the Prince of Wales—who has yet to issue any public statement on the matter.

The relationship between the brothers has been a subject of intense scrutiny, particularly following Harry and Meghan's decision to leave their royal duties. With their impending return, questions linger about how their reintegration into British life will be received. The BBC's Helena Wilkinson examines the complexities of their strained family dynamics and the potential implications of this move.

For those interested in further updates, the BBC offers dedicated follow options for news related to the UK Royal Family, Prince Harry, Meghan, and Prince William.

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