Sussexes Plan UK Return Amid Royal Tensions
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to establish non-royal UK home, enrolling children in British schools, as Palace clarifies their non-working status.
Callum Smith
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning a return to the UK later this month.
The Duke and Duchess visited King Charles at Highgrove and Harry's uncle, Earl Spencer, at Althorp during their recent summer trip.
Prince William and Catherine did not see the Sussexes during their recent visit to Britain.
Prince William was reportedly angered by a photo Meghan posted of Harry and the children near Diana's grave, following Harry's claim in his book that William physically attacked him.
Harry and Meghan made accusations against William, Kate, the King, and Queen Camilla in their Netflix documentary, Oprah interview, and Harry's autobiography 'Spare'. The King is understood to welcome the opportunity to see more of the family.
In the long term, the return of the Sussexes to the UK opens up the prospect of two rival courts, William's and Harry's.
Peter Hunt suggests, "In the long term, the return of the Sussexes to the UK opens up the prospect of two rival courts, William's and Harry's." Prince Harry is scheduled to attend a WellChild Awards event next month and was set to stay in a room at Buckingham Palace.
Harry lost an appeal against the Home Office and Met Police regarding security, after RAVEC withdrew his right to taxpayer-funded security in 2020. The government previously offered a "bespoke" and cheaper security package for the family.
In January 2020, the duke and duchess announced their intention to step back as 'senior' members of the royal family, establishing a permanent home in California by March 2020. They officially stepped down as senior royals and stopped using their HRH styles, having left Britain for the US six years ago.
The couple reportedly left Britain because Queen Elizabeth refused to allow them to combine public duties with making money. Jennie Bond cautioned, "I think we should beware a pile-on on Meghan in particular, and I can see that already happening."
Bond added, "This is the decision they’ve made probably for the sake of their children, as much as for Harry. Perhaps Meghan is taking one for the team here, because I’m not sure this is her life’s desire to live back in the UK."
Meghan Markle will continue to run As Ever from their new base, with the Duchess of Sussex operating her lifestyle brand from their new UK base. As Ever reportedly has $10 million in unsold inventory.
Harry has focused on philanthropy and charity work since stepping back, including his role at BetterUp and running Archewell. The couple maintains a home in Montecito, California, and a property in Melides, Portugal.
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