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As Harry plans UK return, can he patch up royal rift with Prince William?

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Updated 9h ago
Key Topics & People
Harry *Meghan Lilibet Archie England

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Aug 21 Morning

2 articles|2 sources
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South China Morning Post9h ago

As Harry plans UK return, can he patch up royal rift with Prince William?

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is planning a return to the UK in the coming weeks with his wife Meghan and their two children. This visit comes at a time when his relationship with his brother, Prince William, is described as having been "ripped apart by anger and hurt" since childhood. Despite their shared grief over their mother Princess Diana's death and their father King Charles' cancer diagnosis, the brothers have not reconciled their differences. All attention will be on whether Harry and William can mend their relationship during this upcoming visit.

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Associated Press (AP)12h ago

A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?

Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to return to the United Kingdom from California in the coming weeks, enrolling their children in British schools. This move has sparked discussions about their living arrangements, security, and potential return to royal duties. A central question is whether Harry can repair his damaged relationship with his brother, Prince William, following Harry's public criticisms of the royal family. The couple will reside in a private home and will not resume royal duties. Their return coincides with King Charles III's cancer treatment, and Harry has expressed a desire for his children to know their grandfather. Royal historian Ed Owens suggests recent events, including Harry's expressed desire for reconciliation and a meeting with his father, have paved the way for their return, driven by Harry's wish for his children to grow up British and concerns about American society.

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Key Claims

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Prince Harry and Meghan are planning a return to the UK in the coming weeks.

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Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to the United Kingdom from California in a matter of weeks.

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Harry and Meghan have enrolled their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in British schools.

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The royal family's long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain.

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Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship as adults has been significantly strained.

Aug 20 Evening

3 articles|2 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother

Prince Harry and Meghan plan a surprise return to the UK, with their children already enrolled in British schools. King Charles was informed only recently and was not involved in the decision-making, which was not mentioned during their last visit. The reasons for this change of plans are unclear, but the couple previously cited media intrusion and strained royal relationships as reasons for their departure six years ago. While Harry has some reconciliation with his father, his relationship with Prince William remains significantly challenged, potentially creating "rival courts." The article notes that security concerns, a major issue for the Sussexes, are assumed to be resolved, though details are private. The couple will maintain their homes in California and Portugal.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Harry and Meghan’s security funding on UK return is private matter, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that security funding for Prince Harry and Meghan's return to the UK is a "private matter" for the couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to California in 2020, are planning to reside in a non-royal home outside London later this month. This planned return was a surprise, with King Charles informed only three days prior. Harry has been involved in a legal dispute with the Home Office regarding his security arrangements in the UK since stepping down as a working royal. The couple will retain their homes in California and Portugal, and Meghan will continue her lifestyle brand from their new UK base.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

What to know about Prince Harry’s move back to Britain with Meghan and the kids

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to Britain with their children, Archie and Lilibet, for an extended stay, marking a significant development six years after they stepped back from royal duties. The couple will reside in a private home outside London and will not resume working royal roles, continuing their independent ventures. This move comes amid Prince Harry's expressed desire for reconciliation with his family, particularly his father, King Charles III, who is undergoing cancer treatment. While the exact reasons for the return are undisclosed, their children are enrolled in British schools starting in September. The announcement has reportedly surprised the royal family, with King Charles only learning of the plans recently. Despite past rifts, including public grievances aired in interviews and Harry's memoir, this extended stay could offer an opportunity to mend family relationships.

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Key Claims

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It will take a long time to establish a reasonable degree of trust between the Royal Family and the Sussexes.

— Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty Magazine

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Security funding for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to the UK is a private matter, according to Andy Burnham.

— Andy Burnham

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Prince Harry has been involved in a legal battle with the Home Office regarding his security arrangements in the UK since stepping down as a working royal.

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Peter Hunt suggested Prince William would be 'apoplectic' about the Sussexes' return and that it could lead to two rival royal courts.

— Peter Hunt

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Harry and Meghan will not be offered a 'half-in half-out' option for royal roles, a proposal rejected by Queen Elizabeth II in 2020.

Aug 20 Morning

4 articles|2 sources
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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly returning to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who are set to start British schools in September. The family plans to reside in a private home outside of London and will not resume their roles as working members of the royal family. This decision comes after Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with his father, King Charles III, who is undergoing cancer treatment. The couple previously relinquished their royal duties over six years ago to move to California. Their return follows a period of strained relations with the royal family, exacerbated by legal battles and public criticisms.

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say

According to British press reports, Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to move back to the United Kingdom from the United States by the end of the month. The couple intends to reside in a private, non-royal home located outside of London. Their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have reportedly been enrolled in a British school for the upcoming academic year. This move comes six years after they stepped down as working royals.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says

Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who have been enrolled in British schools starting in September. The couple will reside in a private home outside of London and will not resume their roles as working members of the royal family. King Charles III was informed of the decision on Sunday, not during the couple's recent visit to the UK. This move comes over six years after they stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California. Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family, particularly to spend more time with his father, King Charles III, who is undergoing cancer treatment.

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Key Claims

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Prince Harry and Meghan will return to the United Kingdom.

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Harry and Meghan quit royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States, alleging hostility and racist attitudes by the press and royal establishment.

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Harry launches lawsuits against three newspaper groups, claiming stories were obtained by hacking, bugging, deception, or other illegal intrusion.

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Buckingham Palace has a policy of not commenting on speculation about non-working members of the royal family.

— AP

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Buckingham Palace has a policy of not commenting on speculation about non-working members of the royal family.

— AP

Aug 19 Evening

1 articles|1 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to Britain this month’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to move back to Britain this month with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This relocation comes six years after they left for the US and would involve a non-royal residence, with the children expected to start school in September. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been informed of the decision. The move follows a recent reunion with the King and Prince Harry's expressed desire for reconciliation with the royal family, though their status as private individuals will remain unchanged. The article notes that security arrangements for the family have been a long-standing issue, with Prince Harry previously stating he would not feel safe bringing his family back without police protection.

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Prince Harry previously stated he would not feel safe bringing his family back to the UK without police protection.

— Prince Harry

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Prince Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with the royal family.

— Prince Harry

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King Charles was informed of the Sussexes' planned return to Britain.

— Daily Telegraph

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Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to return to live in Britain this month.

— Daily Telegraph

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The couple's children are enrolled to start school in September.

— Daily Telegraph