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Harry and Meghan Return to UK as Government Reassesses Their Security

A fresh threat assessment has been sent to the committee that decides state protection, which could determine whether the couple move from private guards to taxpayer-funded police

Overview

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew back to Britain with Archie and Lilibet in late August and are reported to be living in a private Cotswolds home while the children start at a British prep school.
  • A Risk Management Board carried out a formal threat assessment and passed its findings to the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, and the Home Office is now actively reassessing whether Harry should receive state-funded protection.
  • While that review continues, the family is using privately paid security and has kept a low public profile with limited outings and tight routines.
  • Coverage highlights practical pressures of day-to-day life on return, with Harry describing himself as a primary 'full-time' parent and friends saying Meghan is nervous about fixed school-run times that could increase security risk.
  • The move has reopened questions about palace control, public opinion and the couple’s transatlantic work plans because Meghan is expected to keep U.S. projects and the family will split time between the UK, Montecito and Portugal.