SH0CK: Meghan and Harry move ‘huge slap in the face’ for William
Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning a bombshell move (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest bombshell move is a “slap in the face” for William, and “serious damage” could be done, an expert has suggested. It emerged last night that the couple are planning to move back to the UK “for an extended period” after years spent living in California. Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, have been at odds for years, with the release of the Duke of Sussex’s tell-all memoir, Spare, only deepening the row.
“It’s a huge slap in the face for William, and it does also create serious risks for the monarchy,” royal reporter Tom Sykes told Page Six. He went on to describe the prospect as “a very, very dangerous situation”, adding that “there’s no way that the late Queen Elizabeth II would’ve allowed this to happen.” Meghan and Harry quit the UK in 2020 and eventually moved to Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
‘I’m a royal expert – this is how Harry and Meghan can win over ordinary Brits’
A brand and culture expert has said that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle need to win over Brits by using “consistency and discretion” to build trust slowly. On Wednesday, it was revealed that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who haven’t been very popular since quitting royal duty in 2020 and moving to America – will be returning to life in Britain for an extended period.
Reports claim that the couple and their children will move into a private residence in the UK, with the children set to begin at British schools in September. The location of their non-royal home has not been disclosed. The news has sent shockwaves around the world, especially in Britain, with many people unhappy about the couple’s return.
Harry and Meghan will call Britain home again (Image: Getty Images)
The Prince and Princess of Wales are standing firm against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, declaring they “want no part” in any drama surrounding the couple’s planned return to Britain. Prince William reportedly remains adamant that there is “no way back” for the Sussexes to rejoin the Royal Family in an official capacity.
Sources have confirmed that William and King Charles – who were both informed of the move on Sunday (August 16) are in “complete lockstep,” refusing to allow a “half in, half out” royal role after the couple spent years airing grievances against the Firm. News that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to relocate back to the UK within weeks has sent shockwaves through royal households. The Sussexes have reportedly enrolled Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in a British school and intend to rent a non-royal residence outside London while letting out their nine-bedroom £12million Montecito mansion.
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will soon be moving to the UK for an extended time, with the shock announcement being made on Wednesday that the Sussexes will be relocating to the UK within days. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the shock decision to step down as senior working royals in 2020, with the couple then moving to begin a new life in California.
Harry and Meghan have now made the decision to return to the UK six years on – with their two little ones in tow. Although the idea will likely be exciting for Archie and Lilibet, the move could come with a few challenges – including a major one identified by a Good Morning Britain contributor and family lawyer.
Ana Vilhete told the Daily Express that the “biggest challenge” will likely involve how much media attention the children will receive.
Archie and Lilibet will go to UK schools (Image: Instagram / @meghan)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to return to the UK, six years after leaving the country and the Royal Family for a new life in America. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK later this month – making their home in a non-royal residence outside of London – and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools.
It is understood there will be no change to the Sussexes’ role and status as private individuals and non-working members of the Royal Family. The King, who is still living with cancer, was first made aware of the move on Sunday, only three days before it was made public, but is understood to welcome the opportunity to see more of the family both in a private and personal capacity.
Here, the Daily Express takes a look at all the major events in that last decade, leading up to this month’s bombshell decision.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK within days, with the surprise announcement made the public on Wednesday evening. The couple have lived in California since 2020, just weeks after their shock decision to step down as senior working royals.
The couple, joined by their young son, relocated to the US, with one family member seemingly stepping in to be by their side. Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, has reportedly been a nurturing presence during their life in the US.
The 69-year-old is also known to have a sweet bond with her two grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Doria will not join the couple on the move according to reports (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire-Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle will return to the UK alongside Prince Harry before the end of August and reports say she will continue to work on her brand, As Ever. As Ever, launched in March 2025, sells consumer goods, including food and home living items.
Even though Meghan will be making a huge change when moving to the UK. Sources confirm that operations for As Ever will remain active without structural interruption, reports GB News. The brand reflects Meghan’s interests in cooking, lifestyle and entertaining. When the brand first launched, its releases included artisan food items such as fruit preserves, honey, specialised mixes and herbal teas.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming move back to the UK has sent shockwaves around the world over the last few days. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit royal duty and left the UK in 2020, are believed to be returning to Harry’s home country at the end of August for an extended period of time.
It has been reported that they will stay at a private home in the UK that is a non-royal residence. Reports also state that Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have been enrolled in a UK school which they will attend from September. King Charles was informed of the family’s move back to the UK on Sunday.
Harry could have loads of new opportunities in the UK
