Prince Harry has openly expressed his wish to spend more time in his home country and bring his two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, for visits. When asked by The Guardian whether he intended to return to the UK with his children, he said, “Yes I would. This week has definitely brought that closer.”
Royal Courtiers Reportedly Uneasy
With both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex making more frequent appearances in Europe, palace aides are said to be feeling uneasy about what this could mean for the monarchy’s image.
A former royal courtier told the Daily Beast: “If they really plan to spend more time here, it changes everything. It puts them back in the frame, and that’s not what anyone expected.”
From Royal Life to Independence
Prince Harry, 41, and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 after announcing their intention to become “financially independent.” The decision led to the Sandringham Summit, where it was agreed that the couple would step away from representing the late Queen Elizabeth II in any official capacity.
After initially considering a move to Canada, they eventually settled in Montecito, Santa Barbara, with their son, Prince Archie. Their daughter, Princess Lilibet, was born on June 4, 2021.
In 2022, the couple returned to the UK for charity events, coinciding with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Meghan has not visited the UK since the late monarch’s funeral, particularly after their taxpayer-funded police protection was downgraded following their royal departure.
