Overview
- Multiple outlets reported this week that the Sussexes intend to re-establish a UK base before September so Archie and Lilibet can begin school there.
- The family is said to have chosen a private, non‑royal residence outside official royal estates while retaining homes in Montecito and Portugal.
- They will remain non‑working members of the royal family and do not plan to resume official royal duties or draw on public funds for roles.
- Longstanding security and legal disputes continue to be unresolved after Harry lost a 2025 court bid to restore state‑funded protection for his family.
- The move follows a private July meeting between Harry, Meghan and King Charles III that was described as positive, while the rift with Prince William remains publicly strained and media scrutiny is expected to intensify.