Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Moving Back to U.K. in Shock Decision
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New details have emerged about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported move back to the UK, with The New York Times reporting that King Charles was informed on Sunday of the Sussexes' decision, and that the couple will remain non-working royals once they relocate. The move, first reported by People, will see the couple return with their children after six years in California, for what is described as "an extended period" beginning in the coming weeks. The Duke and Duchess will keep their Montecito home, and have no plans to relocate or wind down their production company, Archewell, or Meghan's As Ever brand.
The additional reporting also sheds light on the strained state of Archewell Productions' relationship with Netflix, which became a major partner in 2020 but has seen six years of limited output, with one insider telling Variety "the mood in the building is 'we're done'", though the deal remains in place for now. Archewell now largely serves as a platform for Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand, while a scripted film adaptation of the Afghan war memoir "No Way Out" was reported in development for Netflix earlier this year. The location of the couple's new UK residence has not been disclosed.
- King Charles was told Sunday the Sussexes are moving back to the UK
- Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals after relocating
- Their Netflix deal with Archewell Productions has grown strained
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States, settling in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Since then they have built careers outside the royal family, including media deals, a charitable foundation and various business ventures, while remaining Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Their departure from official royal life, often referred to as "Megxit," followed a period of tension with other family members and the press, and led to a significant reduction in their public role within the monarchy. The couple's relationship with the wider royal family has been strained at times since then, playing out through interviews, a documentary series and books discussing their reasons for leaving.
A reported move back to the UK would mark a notable change after six years primarily based in the US, and would likely prompt questions about their relationship with the royal family, their public roles, and how they intend to split time between the UK and their American home.
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