Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly exploring a return to the United Kingdom, a move that could signal a reversal of their 2020 departure from royal duties. According to a report citing sources close to the couple, there is a sentiment that the Duke of Sussex feels increasingly unwelcome in America, prompting consideration of a relocation, potentially using a property in Portugal as a staging point.
A friend of Prince Harry reportedly told the Daily Mail that the Duke has "started to feel a bit unwelcome in America" and that this feeling represents a "significant shift in sentiment." The source also claimed that Meghan Markle is supportive of reconnecting with Harry's British family, stating, "Meghan is all for rekindling with and reconnecting with Harry’s English side. She is fully behind it."
The couple, who left the UK in 2020 for a life in Southern California, have achieved some successes, including a reported $100 million Netflix deal. However, insiders suggest their "American dream is cooling" and that Meghan "feels an outcast status as well." The report indicates that any return would not be permanent or immediate, with their Portuguese home serving as a "stepping stone" for a transition.
This potential shift follows a recent family reunion in the UK, where Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, met with King Charles and Queen Camilla for tea at Highgrove. This marked the children's first reunion with their grandfather in four years. Sources indicated that the children were excited for the visit, having maintained a relationship with Charles through regular video calls.
Prince Harry is scheduled to return to the UK in September for another charity event, with expectations of another meeting with King Charles. He is also slated to attend the Invictus Games in Birmingham next year, and sources suggest Meghan and the children may accompany him, potentially leading to further family engagement.