Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK before the end of the month, and reports say the couple are after a "unique" arrangement with the Royal Family. After six years living out of Britain, the Sussexes have reportedly already secured a property, potentially in the Cotswolds, and enrolled their children into a UK school.
New role as 'private royals-plus'
The pair met in 2016, married in 2018 and stepped down from their roles as working royals in 2020. Now, they are hoping to create a new role for themselves as "private royals-plus" when they return to the UK, according to a source close to them.
Harry and Meghan have no plans to return as senior working royals, but reports say the couple are hoping to establish a "unique arrangement" that would allow them to remain private individuals while maintaining a more visible connection to the Royal Family. The pair are reportedly attempting to get King Charles on side, reports News24.
July visit and family meeting
In July, Prince Harry visited the UK on a five-day trip with his wife, Meghan Markle, and children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie. The Sussexes were hosted in a private meeting by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House.
The meeting marked the first time the King had seen his grandchildren in four years. No further details have been revealed about the meeting. It is understood that the King would welcome the opportunity to see his family more, especially his grandchildren.
King informed days before announcement
The King, who is on the path of cancer recovery, was made aware of the move only three days before it was made public. The Sussexes' decision raises the question of how the news will be met by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Kensington Palace has not made any comments on the latest developments. The Sussexes will retain their homes in Montecito, California, and Portugal.
