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Duke of Sussex

former senior royal · charity patron

Also known as Prince Harry, Harry

8 stories · latest Sep 22, 2026 · Royals

Duke of Sussex biography

The Duke of Sussex, also known as Prince Harry, is a former senior working royal who stepped down from official duties alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020. He serves as a charity patron and an advocate for military veterans.

Following their departure from royal roles, the couple established a private residence in Montecito, California, with their two young children. Harry maintained long-standing commitments in the United Kingdom, including serving as royal patron for the WellChild charity since 2007. Although he previously cited security concerns and police protection issues as barriers to bringing his family back to Britain full-time, recent developments saw the family relocate back to the United Kingdom.

Recent reporting focuses on his public appearances for charitable causes, veteran engagement, and the security protocols surrounding his family's daily routines back in Great Britain. His ongoing work includes attending annual UK charity ceremonies and supporting inspirational community initiatives.

  • Media coverage of the Duke of Sussex focuses primarily on his personal relocations and property searches between California and the United Kingdom.
  • Press attention also spotlights security concerns surrounding his family's public routines and his long-standing patronages for military veterans and children's health charities.

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  1. No Way Back: Prince Harry Vowed He Could Never Move Family Back To UK

    Aug 19, 2026

    Prince Harry previously expressed strong hesitation to move his family back to the UK full-time due to security risks.

    No Way Back: Prince Harry Vowed He Could Never Move Family Back To UK
  2. Meghan Markle Soaks Up 'Last of Summer' in Montecito Garden Photo Ahead of UK Trip

    Aug 31, 2026

    Meghan Markle shared a photo in Montecito ahead of traveling across the Atlantic with Prince Harry and their children.

    Meghan Markle Soaks Up 'Last of Summer' in Montecito Garden Photo Ahead of UK Trip
  3. Prince Harry Promises to Tackle Dangerous Stunt Following UK Trip Return

    Sep 3, 2026

    Prince Harry pledged to attempt a high-risk feat after meeting a 102-year-old military veteran.

    Prince Harry Promises to Tackle Dangerous Stunt Following UK Trip Return
  4. Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Want 'Best Of Both Worlds' In UK House Search

    Sep 5, 2026

    Reports emerged that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were searching for a home in Britain as part of a dual-country setup.

    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Want 'Best Of Both Worlds' In UK House Search
  5. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Return Sparks Major Security Warnings Over Kids’ School Run

    Sep 6, 2026

    Security experts raised concerns regarding safety risks surrounding the daily school commutes of Prince Harry's children in Britain.

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Return Sparks Major Security Warnings Over Kids’ School Run
  6. Prince Harry Heading Back to London for First U.K. Event Since Big Move

    Sep 11, 2026

    Prince Harry scheduled an appearance at the annual WellChild Awards in London for his first public U.K. engagement since moving back.

    Prince Harry Heading Back to London for First U.K. Event Since Big Move
  7. Meghan Markle Drops Intimate Home Footage Following Return to the UK With Prince Harry

    Sep 13, 2026

    Meghan Markle released private domestic video clips following the family's relocation back to the United Kingdom.

    Meghan Markle Drops Intimate Home Footage Following Return to the UK With Prince Harry

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Meghan Markle Drops Intimate Home Footage Following Return to the UK With Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walking hand-in-hand outdoors in the UK, with the Union Jack and a heart emoji overlaid.
Prince Harry and his children fishing from a boat on a lake in the UK.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their dog are fishing in a boat, with the UK flag and a red heart floating above.
Prince Harry Heading Back to London for First U.K. Event Since Big Move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Return Sparks Major Security Warnings Over Kids’ School Run
“It is absolutely the biggest area of concern,” an insider close to the duo friend close to the told The Telegraph on Sunday. (Seen above: The family of four.)
“It creates the most dangers,” the insider added. (Seen here: Markle and Harry with their kids.) Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duch
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly plan on taking their children to school. (Seen above: Harry with their kids.)
However, the couple (seen above) notably don’t have taxpayer-funded security.
Harry and Markle (seen here) lost the right to their security when they quit the royal family.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Want 'Best Of Both Worlds' In UK House Search
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who are reportedly looking for a home in Britain — are expected to maintain their ties to Montecito, California, while keeping their businesses based in the United States.
In this photo illustration, British Newspaper The Daily Telegraph reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move to the UK on August 20, 2026, in London, England.
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, leave at the end of the National Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign at Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London on June 3, 2022.
The experts also questioned whether Harry and Meghan are equally invested in making Britain a permanent home.
Prince Harry Promises to Tackle Dangerous Stunt Following UK Trip Return
Harry, seen above in 2012, is set to hop out of an airplane to raise money for the Sunnybrook and True Patriot Love foundations, two Canadian military charities.
The charity event will mark one of Harry’s first appearances since returning to the UK last month. Harry, pictured above at the Responsible Digital Future forum in Bogota, Colombia in 2024, has not publicly addressed the
Harry has worked with the event’s organizers in the past, as they helped bring his Invictus Games to Canada. He recently visited Washington, D.C., shown above, in support of veterans.
Harry and Meghan Markle, shown above at a birthday parade for Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, left the royal family in 2020.
Prince Harry Shares the Polarizing British Food His Kids Have Started Loving
Harry and Markle, shown above in Australia in April 2026, have enrolled their children in a ritzy prep school, has been told. Jonathan Brady/Pool PA via AP
Earlier this month, the “Suits” actress and her husband, Prince Harry, announced they would be moving back to the UK with their two kids. (Pictured: Markle and Harry at the Commonwealth Day Service in 2020.) Gareth Catte
Their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet (both seen above with their parents at Disneyland), are set to start school next week. meghan/Instagram
reports said that Harry wanted to move back home to be closer to his cancer-stricken father, King Charles III (seen above with Harry, Markle, Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton in 2018). Samir Hussein/
No Way Back: Prince Harry Vowed He Could Never Move Family Back To UK
reports said Wednesday that Harry and Markle (pictured above earlier this month) have made the shocking decision to move back to the UK six years after their highly publicized exit.
In Harry’s BBC interview last May, he insisted that he loves his country.
He also stressed that he would love to “reconcile” with his family (pictured here in July 2018).
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California and stepped back from being senior members of the royal family in 2020.
They’ve been living in a multimillion-dollar estate in Montecito ever since.They’re pictured here earlier this month. meghan/Instagram

Duke of Sussex: your questions

When did Prince Harry step down as a senior working royal?

Prince Harry officially stepped down from his role as a senior working royal alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020.

What charity has Prince Harry served as patron for since 2007?

Prince Harry has served as the official royal patron for the WellChild charity since 2007.

Why did Prince Harry express safety concerns about living in the UK?

He cited anxieties over personal protection and official police protection levels granted to his household while on British soil.

Where did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live after leaving their royal roles?

They established a private household in Montecito, located in Santa Barbara County, California.

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