NewsRoyalsHome OfficeThe Sussexes are returning to the UK later this month – making their home in a non-royal residence outside of London – and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools15:02, 20 Aug 2026Updated 15:02, 20 Aug 2026The UK Government insists its security measures are "rigorous and proportionate" ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK later this month.‌The Sussexes plan to make their home in a non-royal residence outside of London and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools. King Charles was only told about their plan to move from Montecito, Califorrnia, three days ago, royal sources have said.‌Now the UK Government has responded to news of the move by emphasising the quality of its security arrangements.‌The Home Office stated: "The UK Government's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals' security."‌Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham would not be drawn on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's security arrangements on their return to the UK, saying the funding for it was a "private matter".He added: "It's a matter for Harry and for Meghan, and we wish them well in the moves that they're making."In January 2020, the duke and duchess announced they intended to step back as “senior” members of the royal family, become financially independent, still support Elizabeth II, but split their time between the UK and North America. The late Queen ruled at the Sandringham Summit, which was convened to resolve the crisis, that the couple could not be half in and half out.Article continues belowBy March 2020, they had set up a permanent home in California, officially stepped down as senior royals and stopped using their HRH styles. Under this new move, 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. They are retaining their home in Montecito, California as well as their holiday home in Portugal.The Home Secretary does not have a hand in security arrangements for members of the royal family or other significant public figures. Security decisions fall under the remit of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).Ravec's membership comprises the Home Office, Metropolitan Police and royal household, who collectively advise the independent chair in decision-making. Their advice is guided by expert risk assessments and in accordance with Government policy.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Metropolitan PoliceHome OfficeMeghan MarklePrince Harry