Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a surprise return to the UK for an extended period, with their children Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, expected to enrol in a British school, according to The Sun. In the months leading up to the announcement, the couple repeatedly highlighted their connection to Britain.
Harry's 'Love Letter' to Britain
The first major clue came in November 2025, when Harry wrote a passionate piece ahead of Remembrance Day. In the article, titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British – By Prince Harry, the Duke said Britain would "always be the country I proudly served and fought for."
He again spoke warmly about the UK in May this year, writing: "Britain has long prided itself on valuing reason over outrage, dialogue over division, and civility over noise."
Archie in an England Shirt
Meghan appeared to emphasise the family's British links in photos posted over the summer. Archie was pictured wearing an England football shirt as he hugged his father in a Father's Day post, and was again seen in the red and white top in photos from the family's summer holiday.
Their Family Trip to Britain
The Sussexes returned to the UK in July, when Harry was promoting the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. During the trip, Harry reunited with his family and King Charles saw Archie and Lilibet for the first time in four years. The non-working royals also visited Althorp, the Spencer family's Northamptonshire estate, where Harry had hoped to take his children to see Princess Diana's grave.
The Sussexes then travelled around the country, with Meghan sharing pictures from their "Summer Holiday" – a trip that also fuelled speculation they could have been looking for a new home.
Harry Calling Himself 'Prince of England'
Harry also appeared to underline his British identity during an appearance on Joe Marler's podcast in July. Asked about his occupation, the Duke described himself as "Prince of England", "Duke" and a "full time dad" – despite having stepped back from royal duties six years ago. He also defended British terminology by correcting James Corden over the use of "soccer" rather than football, and admitted he preferred British beer to American equivalents.
Their Support for UK Online Safety Laws
In June, Harry and Meghan also publicly backed the UK Government's efforts to strengthen online protections for children. In a letter on their official website, they wrote: "We welcome the UK Government's announcement of new measures to better protect children online." They added: "The burden cannot rest solely on parents and children. It must also be borne by the companies."
Now, with the family reportedly preparing for an extended stay in Britain, those repeated references to Harry's homeland could look less like coincidence – and more like clues that a return had been on the cards for months.
