US media have been reacting to Harry and Meghan's plans to return to Britain after six years away, with one publication declaring: 'Our long national nightmare is over.'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's departure from America, six years after they quit Britain and frontline royal roles, is now front page news on both sides of the Atlantic.It emerged on Wednesday evening that Harry and Meghan would be moving back – possibly 'within days' – as their children prepare to start life at new schools in the UK.Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September, according to a source close to the Sussexes. Among the first Thursday editions in the US to appear was the New York Post, which made what it described as 'a reverse Megxit' their only front page story.Alongside a picture of Meghan smiling and Harry looking more serious, the main headline declared: 'Throne back!'Above that were the words, 'Our long national nightmare is over', while the subheading stated: 'Harry and Meghan returning to UK after failure to take the colonies.'In a nod to the US's victory in the 18th century American War of Independence, the story began with the intro: 'The Americans have beaten the British again!' The New York Post was among the first front pages across the Atlantic in the US to give front page coverage to the news the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the UK Harry and Meghan, pictured here in Melbourne during their trip to Australia in April this year - it emerged on August 19 that they will be coming back to live in Britain after six years in the USThe article on page one went on to say: 'Six years after the Duke and Duchess gave up their royal life and moved to the United States, they've decided on a reverse Megxit – moving back and enrolling their children in British schools.'Despite memoirs and a multimillion-dollar Netflix deal, the American public never quite embraced Harry, Meghan and jam.'The last reference was to the Duchess's streaming TV series featuring her cookery efforts and lifestyle range As Ever which sells $12 (£8.80) fruit spread jars including Raspberry & Lavender Honey Yogurt Parfait and Blackberry Spread.Comments in response on X when the front page was shared by the New York Post included: 'Don't let the door hit you on the butt on your way out. Buh bye.'The newspaper's online coverage bore the headline, 'Prince Harry and Meghan Markle scurrying back to UK 6 years after Megxit'. The same paper previously responded to their US move in 2020 with an illustration of the couple as 'commoners' watching TV on the sofa, with Meghan wearing curlers in her hair and Harry in vest and pants while drinking from a can of beer.Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Times headlined their online story with 'Goodbye, Montecito', in their Entertainment and Arts section – while People magazine described it as a 'shocking move'.During TV channel CBS News's coverage, correspondent Dick Brennan described the latest development as a 'stunning turnabout for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex'. The Los Angeles Times gave this response to news about two of the area's most famous locals This is how the New York Post previously covered Harry and Meghan on their front page after the couple announced their move to the US in January 2020 Harry and Meghan with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in December 2025 - the two children have been signed up for British schools from this SeptemberMr Brennan added of Harry: 'Some of the royal watchers we've spoken to here say maybe he just feels like a fish out of water here.'He's back home, he does the Invictus Games and a lot of plaudits from there and here he's just kind of like another celebrity.'The CBS story did briefly quote two different women out dining, who both said they were 'happy' for the couple when asked about the news. The Sussexes are thought likely to live at a private, non-royal residence outside London – with suggestions today they could be moving to the Cotswolds.Since leaving for the US they have been living in Montecito, California, while also owning a holiday home in Portugal.His father King Charles was described as being taken aback when only learning of their comeback plans last Sunday – having not been told when the Sussexes met him on their visit to Britain last month. Sources said that the terms of the Megxit deal under which the Sussexes are not 'working royals' will be unchanged.The Sussexes' status will remain the same, with the couple not being offered a 'half-in-half-out' option when it comes to their roles.
US media react as it's revealed Harry and Meghan are leaving America
Among the first Thursday editions in the US to appear today was the New York Post, which made what it described as 'a reverse Megxit' their only p1 story.











