Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have returned to Britain after six years in the United States, the BBC reported on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The couple relocated from California to somewhere outside London for an extended period, surprising even close family members.

Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are set to start school in Britain in September. Specific details about their residence and the school they will attend remain private. The couple will not reside in a royal residence nor undertake official royal duties.

Harry and Meghan left the UK in 2020, stepping down from official royal roles to pursue independent careers. Despite their departure, they remained in the public eye, with Harry accusing the royal family of neglect, criticizing the tabloid press, and expressing concerns over the UK government's security provisions that prevented him from returning home earlier.

The BBC confirmed the couple arrived in Britain after a private flight from California on Wednesday.

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