Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the US with their children in the coming weeks to spend Christmas in California, according to a friend of the couple.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to the UK from California in late August, more than a month ago. The couple, who remain non-working royals, stepped away from royal duties six years ago to build a new life in America.
Reasons for Return
Speculation over the reason for their return has ranged from a desire for their children to develop a closer relationship with King Charles III to Meghan seeking a return to acting.
In the run-up to their return, the King was said to be pleased at the prospect of spending more time with his family, but remained adamant that Harry and Meghan would not become working royals.
Christmas Plans
The royal family traditionally spends December at the monarch's Sandringham residence in Norfolk. However, a friend of the couple told the Daily Mail that Harry, Meghan and their children would spend Christmas in California this year.
The Sussexes have kept their multi-million-dollar home in Montecito, a celebrity enclave a few hours north of Los Angeles. The friend claimed the couple are trying to "keep their heads down between now and Christmas, when they will go back to California for the holidays".
Harry and Meghan are reportedly believed to be planning to spend school holidays and half-term breaks in either California or Portugal.
School Incident
The news follows a statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's spokesperson condemning international paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's school in the UK last month.
Two young men with backpacks, using a white van, were reportedly spotted by private security and school staff walking the perimeter of the school and monitoring children. The spokesperson called it an "unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children" and an "irresponsible and ill-considered" way to behave in the vicinity of a school.
