A Daily Mail podcast discussion has speculated that Harry and Meghan’s reported return to Britain could create competing circles of support around the Sussexes and the senior royal family. Veteran royal reporter Richard Kay said this could distract the monarchy, particularly given the reported lack of contact between Harry and Prince William, but these are predictions rather than confirmed developments.

The article says the couple arrived by private jet on Wednesday and are reportedly renting a Cotswolds home, with Archie and Lilibet enrolled locally. Kay also said reports suggested King Charles was told only days before the plans became public, despite a private meeting with Harry six weeks earlier; he argued this reflected a pattern of the Sussexes presenting decisions as final.