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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Planning Shocking Move Back To UK

Despite previous fears over British schools and paparazzi, the Sussexes are reportedly taking Archie and Lilibet across the pond.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Big changes are brewing in the royal orbit. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to pack up their Montecito lifestyle and head back across the Atlantic with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to a fresh report from, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning a major move back to the United Kingdom. The relocation would mark an astounding shift for the family, who famously stepped back from their official duties and carved out a new life in California several years ago.

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The potential UK move comes as a massive twist given Meghan's past remarks about raising her kids in Britain. The Duchess previously admitted to having serious reservations about enrolling Archie and Lilibet in the UK school system, pointing to the intense scrutiny that would follow them at the gates. In past interviews, Meghan revealed that dealing with British school drop-offs filled her with anxiety. She expressed concern that taking her children to class in the UK would turn into an absolute media spectacle surrounded by relentless photographers. At the time, Meghan made it clear that protecting her children's privacy was her highest priority. The worry was so significant that the idea of the young royals attending school on British soil appeared entirely out of the question for the family.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their children, Archie and Lilibet, at Disneyland.
“Sorry, I have a problem with that,” she said. (Seen above: Harry, Markle and their kids.)

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Despite those past concerns, reports now confirm that the couple is making arrangements to return to Harry's home country. Moving Archie and Lilibet overseas would mean a brand-new chapter for the toddlers, who have spent the vast majority of their lives in the United States. Details surrounding where the family plans to live or which schools the children might attend remain tightly under wraps. Representatives for the couple have not publicly detailed the exact timing of the transition. Still, if the reports hold true, the Sussex family is getting ready to swap sunny California for British shores once again.

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Collage of Meghan Markle speaking at a conference and with her family.
During a 2022 interview with the Cut, the “Suits” alum (seen above) stated that paparazzi would swarm her and her kids during school pick-up and drop-off if they lived in the UK.
“Sorry, I have a problem with that,” she said. (Seen above: Harry, Markle and their kids.)
“That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child,” Markle (seen above with her family) continued.
At the time of the interview, Markle was able to pick up her son Archie (seen here with Harry and Princess Lilibet) without hassle at his California preschool.
On Wednesday, reports said that the family (seen above) would be moving back to the UK.

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Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moving back to the UK?
Yes, according to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to relocate to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
What did Meghan Markle say about UK schools?
Meghan previously shared concerns about enrolling her kids in UK schools, explaining that school drop-offs would likely become paparazzi chaos.