Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return to the UK After Six Years, Facing Unresolved Security Questions

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating back to the UK from California with their two children, prompting renewed scrutiny over their official security status and family arrangements.

Relocation to the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lived in Montecito, California, in the United States since 2020. Now, the Sussex family is moving to a private estate outside London, and their children—seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet—will attend a British school starting in September.

On August 16, King Charles III was informed of their plans, according to the “NYT”, which cited sources close to the royal family. King Charles III enthusiastically welcomed the news, especially since he will have the opportunity for more frequent meetings with his son and his family. As the “NYT” recalls, in July the monarch met his grandchildren for the first time since 2022.

It is worth noting that for years Harry accused Buckingham Palace of preventing his family’s return to the United Kingdom.

Previous Claims and Hate

Dr. Marta Usiekniewicz told “Wysokie Obcasy”: Meghan faced cruel, racist hate in Great Britain, was in no way protected by the royal family, and had to flee to America.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to Great Britain. What about security?

Security Disputes and Court Rulings

After stepping down from his royal duties, Harry lost the right to full state-funded protection. In 2023, he stated that he wants Great Britain to be a place where his children “feel at home,” arguing that this would not be possible without a sense of security.

Harry tried to challenge this decision in British courts, arguing that the ruling was made unlawfully. In May 2025, he lost his appeal.

“I cannot imagine a situation in which I would bring my wife and children to Great Britain now,” he told the BBC after the verdict was announced. Since then, his security conditions during visits have been determined on a case-by-case basis.

The British Home Office has not disclosed the current security rules for Harry, Meghan, and their children, stating only that the state protection system is rigorous and proportional.

Financial Updates and Royal Status

King Charles III and Prince William published the amounts of taxes paid for the first time, though they did not disclose how they were calculated. Meanwhile, it is known that starting in 2027, the monarchy will receive nearly £100 million annually from the budget, writes Kasia Bielecka on Wyborcza.pl.

Harry and Meghan officially stepped down from their roles in January 2020 and hold the status of non-working members of the royal family. This will not change upon their return to the country, and they will remain private individuals.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a joint interview discussed hate, children, and suicidal thoughts.