Perhaps it wasn’t the news we expected to hear. At least not on a midsummer night, after everything that’s happened in recent years. And after the rift—at the time—was so deep. But life is full of surprises, and Harry and Meghan know that all too well. It was January 8, 2020, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their sensational decision to step back from their royal duties, relinquishing their roles as senior members of the Royal Family. This decision was followed by the Sandringham summit, where the split was clear-cut and painful, given that Harry and Meghan’s offer to serve as part-time royal members was not well received by Queen Elizabeth and the other members of the Royal Family. Now, six years later, something might change. Or rather, something will change. At least according to the British tabloids, which yesterday evening—Wednesday, August 19, 2026—dropped the bombshell: “Harry and Meghan plan to return to live in Britain this month and have enrolled their children in school for September.”
From The Telegraph to The Sun, right up to confirmation from the BBC. It seems it’s all true, especially the rumor that the couple’s children—seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet—are set to start attending a British school in September. The BBC explains that the news also reached King Charles, who was informed of the decision on Sunday. However, it appears he was not fully aware of the couple’s decision. As the British network further reports, recalling the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s July 2026 visit to the King at his Highgrove residence, the matter apparently wasn’t discussed, since the King was reportedly unaware of the move until last weekend. However, it appears that Charles would welcome the opportunity to spend more time with his son and his family, rebuilding a relationship that has been strained over the years and being able to enjoy his grandchildren privately and on a more regular basis. According to the BBC, for the time being, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to the UK would not include a return to royal duties, as there are reportedly no plans for Harry and Meghan to become active members of the royal family again. What is certain is that the news has spread around the world in just a few hours and will continue to be a topic of discussion for a long time to come.
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