Prince Harry signaled that he and Meghan Markle may return to the United Kingdom, telling singer Joss Stone at London's WellChild Awards last week that the country holds appeal for their family. Stone told Hello! magazine on Monday that the royal, 41, spoke with her about Meghan's recent relocation back to the United Kingdom, and that Harry’s remarks hinted at a possible return.
Stone recalled that Harry commented on how wonderful the schools are in Britain and emphasized the importance of community for children. "It was nice to share that with him because it's exactly why we felt drawn to come back," she said. She said he appeared "genuinely interested" in her move back and asked how they were settling back in. "He's just very warm and down to earth, as always," Stone added. "Maybe Harry will move back too. That would be nice."
Harry and Meghan left England in 2020 and have since spent time in Los Angeles and briefly in Canada before settling in a Montecito, California mansion, where they live with their son Prince Archie, now 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4. Stone and her husband Cody DaLuz have also expressed a desire to raise their children in a safe environment surrounded by family and community.
The remarks come as a broader context to a long-running royal narrative about relations with the monarchs. In May, Harry expressed a wish to reconcile with his father, King Charles III, telling BBC News that there is "no point in continuing to fight" and that Charles "won’t speak" to him, adding that it would be nice to reconcile.
Four months after that public exchange, Harry and Charles reportedly reunited during the prince’s visit to Clarence House for a sit-down that lasted nearly an hour. The meeting included a private tea on Sept. 10, during which Harry reportedly showed off family photos and videos on his phone. Prince William was not present for the get-together, according to sources.
Harry and Meghan have not lived in the United Kingdom since 2020, and their Netflix projects and other ventures continue to keep them in the public eye overseas. The conversations at WellChild add another layer to the ongoing public interest in the couple's future plans and potential relocation, though there has been no official confirmation of a move. Analysts note that any decision would depend on a range of personal and logistical factors, and that recent private meetings suggest a renewed willingness to engage with the royal family about long-term ties to Britain.
As the royal household continues to navigate this evolving dynamic, fans and observers will watch for any formal statements or appearances that might signal a definitive shift in residence or role for Harry and Meghan in the years ahead.