Prince Harry has broken his silence on his family’s move back to England, stating that he is happy to have returned to British soil alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to Hello! magazine.
Prince Harry Speaks Out on Transatlantic Relocation
Speaking to Hello! magazine at the Invictus Spirit Awards in Greenwich on Thursday, September 17, Prince Harry offered a brief assessment of the family’s transition. “The last two weeks have been… it’s been eventful,” the Prince told the publication. “But, you know, we’re getting stuck into the work. Kids are in school. We’re happy.” According to Us Weekly, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex planned their relocation from Montecito, California, to the U.K. in time for Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, to enroll in a local British school for the fall semester.
Security Concerns and the Royal Family’s New Life in the Cotswolds
The family chose the Cotswolds area to make their home, seeking a more tranquil pace of life than London or Windsor, according to Hello! magazine. The reference to an “eventful” return stems partly from logistical adjustments, as Harry and Meghan have already had to change Archie and Lilibet’s school due to security concerns, as reported by Hello! magazine. The Prince lost the police protection he previously held as a working royal in 2020, and despite ongoing discussions regarding an imminent review, that protection has not been reinstated.
The Invictus Games and Royal Status Clarifications
Harry’s public appearance marked his return to the U.K. military community for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at the Old Royal Naval College, an event that raised £1.7 million, according to Hello! magazine. While Harry focused on preparations for the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham next year, Buckingham Palace issued a statement clarifying the couple’s ongoing status. According to a letter sent by King Charles III to the couple’s team and cited by Us Weekly, the monarch maintained that the Duke and Duchess remain private citizens. “It is well known that, in January 2020, the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of The Sovereign, and are no longer working Members of The Royal Family,” King Charles wrote.
Pro Tip
When tracking royal relocations, always check official statements from Buckingham Palace and verified interviews with publications like Hello! and Us Weekly to separate personal charitable ventures from official state duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move back to England?
According to Us Weekly, the family arrived in England in August, with Meghan sharing a montage of their return on Instagram on September 12.
Which schools do Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet attend?
The specific school names have not been publicly disclosed, though Hello! magazine reports that the children are enrolled in a local British school and had to change schools once due to security concerns.
Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle working royals again?
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