It is reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to return to the United Kingdom with their two children, a move which has already caused a great deal of surprise and prompted strong online reactions.
It has been reported by People, The Telegraph and Reuters that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to move from California to Britain later this month for an extended stay, with their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, expected to start school in the U.K. in September.
It is said that the family intend to live in a private residence which is not royal rather than in a royal property; their home in Montecito is also expected to stay within the family’s possession and there are no current plans for Harry or Meghan to return as active members of the Royal Family.
The story has attracted all sorts of responses on social media, with some users welcoming the couple’s return whereas others have questioned why Harry and Meghan had decided to raise their children in Britain after they had previously talked about the difficult experiences they’d undergone while serving as working members of the royal family.
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Other commentators also made some jokes regarding the decision. The conservative commentator Michael Knowles said, “My condolences to His Majesty King Charles,” and the broadcaster Piers Morgan joked that he might have to relocate to the United States. Meghan McCain likewise criticised the couple in a social media post.
Other reactions were more concerned about Meghan and the children. Sophia A. Nelson, who is a journalist and commentator, was surprised that the family would leave its life in California and doubted whether the move could result in further pressure on the couple.
Meanwhile, some online forums have tried to justify the decision by referring to financial matters, health issues or political considerations. At present, there is no credible evidence to support a large number of the theories that are circulating online, and representatives of Harry and Meghan have not given a full explanation of the decision publicly.
A return has been reported after the family had a major visit to Britain in July. Harry, Meghan and their children went to the country together, and King Charles and Queen Camilla met them during the trip. The visit was especially noteworthy since Charles was reunited with Archie and Lilibet after a long time having been apart.
Since Harry and Meghan took their senior royal duties on in 2020 and moved to the United States, their relationship with the Royal Family has remained complicated. The interviews they have given, Harry’s memoir and other public statements have led to years of tension, especially among members of the Royal Family.
This action also takes place in the context of Harry’s long-standing worries regarding security in Britain. He has already stated that he needs proper protection when bringing his family to the United Kingdom, and this issue has been included in his legal disputes with the British government.
At the moment, the fact that they have moved does not indicate that Harry and Meghan are going to take up royal duties again. It is possible, though, that their children going to school in Britain could signify a major shift in how the family splits its time between the United States and the United Kingdom.
No matter what their long-term plans are, the announcement has now become one of the most closely watched events concerning the Sussexes. The fact that Harry and Meghan are said to have returned to Britain after six years in California is likely to result in increased attention being paid to the family and its relationship with the Royal Family.
