Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Moving Back to Great Britain

According to the British Mirror, America initially offered the Duke and Duchess of Sussex everything they wished for: freedom from royal life, lucrative media contracts, and a chance at a fresh start. However, the paper writes that America has meanwhile "had enough of Harry and Meghan – the move back to Great Britain will enable a fresh start for the royal family."

Meghan's Business Plans

According to the Telegraph, Meghan plans to continue running her own lifestyle brand from her new old home of Great Britain. The paper does not provide details on the concrete projects or a timeline for the business relocation. Nothing more detailed is known either about possible locations for a new residence or offices.

The couple had met in 2016, after Harry had been introduced to the American actress through mutual acquaintances. In September 2017, the two appeared together in public for the first time when Harry brought Meghan to the Invictus Games in Toronto – a sporting event for wounded soldiers that Harry had founded.

Tensions with the Royal Family

The relationship between the couple and the royal family has repeatedly been marked by tensions in recent years. In a widely noted interview with US talk show host Oprah Winfrey, the couple had made accusations against individual members of the royal household. Whether a move to Great Britain could lead to a reconciliation with the royal family is currently open.

The relationship with Harry's brother, Prince William, has also long been regarded as strained. Observers point out that there had been noticeable rifts between the brothers even before Harry's relationship with Meghan. Whether the physical proximity after a move will change the situation remains to be seen.

In Great Britain, Harry and Meghan had last participated in official occasions in 2022, including memorial events for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Since then, appearances by the couple on British soil had become rare. With the return, the couple could at least temporarily be seen more often in public in the United Kingdom.

Reactions and Outlook

On social media and in British tabloids, the announced move is already fueling speculation. Commentators are asking whether Harry and Meghan will once again move in royal circles in the future or whether the couple will continue to focus on their own economic activities. A statement from Buckingham Palace on the reports is pending.

Regardless of the speculation, one thing is certain: the switch from California back to Great Britain would be the most significant course change by the couple to date since their withdrawal from the royal family in 2020. Should the move actually take place, the lives of Harry and Meghan would once again be fundamentally reshuffled – this time closer to the home they once left behind.