NewsRoyalsPrince HarryThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to return to Britain with Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, for an extended period22:31, 19 Aug 2026Updated 22:49, 19 Aug 2026Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a major return to Britain – with their two children set to attend school in the UK.‌The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are understood to be preparing to return to Britain with Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, for an extended period.‌The family is expected to arrive by the end of August, with the children due to begin the new school year in September. The move comes six years after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the US.‌The couple are understood to have secured a private, non-royal home in Britain, although details of their new residence and the children's school have not been disclosed for security and privacy reasons.‌King Charles is said to be aware of the plans, with the move potentially giving the monarch more opportunities to spend private time with his grandchildren.But the Duke has spent years challenging the decision over his security arrangements after losing taxpayer-funded protection when he ceased to be a working royal and moved overseas. His return could therefore reignite questions over what security arrangements will be put in place for the Sussexes and who would pay for them.Harry and Meghan have retained their home in Montecito, California, meaning their reported British move does not necessarily signal a permanent abandonment of their US base.Article continues belowThe return does not mean Harry and Meghan are becoming working royals again. The Sussexes are expected to remain financially independent and continue their commercial and charitable work, while Harry is not expected to undertake official royal duties.The decision is particularly striking given Harry's previous concerns about bringing his family back to Britain. It comes after it was reported this week that the Prince could return to the UK "every few months".The report followed the Prince's July return to the UK, during which he met with the King and Queen for a strictly under-wraps visit with his children, and he teed up a battle with the Home Office over his taxpayer-funded security.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Meghan MarklePrince HarryRoyal Family