Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to return to the UK in September, with reports suggesting the move is driven by a job opportunity for the Duchess of Sussex.
Move Announced After School Enrollment
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on Wednesday that they will return home this September, having enrolled their children Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor in a British school. The move was communicated to King Charles III only on Sunday, it is understood, and until now there was no indication as to what had prompted the decision.
It has now been reported that the reason behind the decision came after Meghan received an offer for a role in an upcoming British-based project.
Duchess Offered Undisclosed Role
News.com.au reports, citing entertainment sources, that the Duchess has been offered an undisclosed role in the upcoming project. Further details are yet to be shared about the position, and follows news that the couple are expected to remain financially independent and continue their commercial and charitable work.
Harry is not expected to undertake official royal duties. They are retaining their home in Montecito, California as well as their holiday home in Portugal.
King Informed of Decision
The King, who is still living with cancer, was first made aware of the move on Sunday, only three days before it was made public, but is understood to welcome the opportunity to see more of the family both in a private and personal capacity.
However, the decision is particularly striking given Harry's previous concerns about bringing his family back to Britain as he does not automatically get taxpayer-funded security while in the UK. The Duke has spent years challenging the decision in the courts over his security arrangements after losing the protection when he ceased to be a working royal and moved overseas.
