The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to return to the UK from California later this month, with Archie and Lilibet enrolled at a British school for September. Six years after "Megxit", King Charles was told of the move on Sunday as the couple confirmed their return as private citizens. Although there are no current plans for either Prince Harry or Meghan to resume their roles as working Royals, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are already enrolled in British schools, starting this September. From rebuilding personal ties with the King to securing traditional schooling for their children, the Express has named the suspected reasons behind the Sussexes' UK homecoming.
Quality Time with the King
Following King Charles's ongoing cancer treatment, personal family time has become an urgent priority. The move allows Prince Harry to spend meaningful time with his father, while finally giving King Charles the chance to build a close, personal relationship with his youngest grandchildren before it is too late.
Harry Misses Home and the Pull of the Royal Fold
California living has its perks, but Harry spent his entire life rooted in British culture, country routines, and lifelong friendships. Reports have long suggested the Prince misses his old life and feels increasingly isolated away from home. Life away from the Crown has proved far harder to sustain than anticipated. The Sussexes have realised that operating entirely from the States strips away the primary thing that made their platform work — a tangible connection to the British Monarchy.
US Money Machine Stalling
The massive commercial deals signed after their initial departure have faced serious hurdles, cancellations and poor performances at the box office. Keeping up a multi-million-pound lifestyle in Montecito with round-the-clock private security requires massive capital — and those Hollywood checks are no longer rolling in like they used to.
