Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made headlines with their reported decision to leave the United States and return to Britain with their children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as working members of the royal family in 2020 and subsequently settled in Montecito, California, where they are expected to retain their home. Their relationship with the royal family remained strained following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, their Netflix documentary series and the publication of Harry’s memoir, Spare.
They are not expected to resume royal duties, but what the move could mean for Harry’s relationships with his father, King Charles III, and his older brother, Prince William, remains unclear. Newsweek readers have offered a range of reactions to the move, from supportive and pragmatic views to strong criticism. "Best of luck to Prince Harry and Meghan," one reader wrote, while others questioned why the couple were leaving the U.S. and what their return to Britain would mean.
Below is a selection of your comments: Want to join The Conversation? Original Article: Prince Harry and Meghan Moving Back to UK and Have School Places What to Know: A source close to the Sussexes said Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet had secured places at British schools ahead of the new academic year. Reports indicate the family will live in a private residence rather than on a royal estate.
Reader Comment: "A lot of Americans would love to leave at least until Trump is gone. It's a simple but complicated matter of money, children and obligations that are stopping them." JoeJohnson Why It Stood Out: This reader places the Sussexes’ move within a wider discussion about dissatisfaction with the political climate in the United States. However, the comment does not establish that U.S. politics influenced the couple’s plans.
Hope they remember to bow and curtsey to The Prince and Princess of Wales." harri4 Why It Stood Out: This reader captures one strongly critical strand of reaction and invokes the couple’s strained relationship with Prince William and Catherine. The assertion that Harry and Meghan are "broke" is unsupported. Original Article: 9 Questions Now Meghan and Harry Are Headed Back to UK What to Know: Prince Harry and Meghan’s reported return raises several unresolved questions, including when they will arrive, where they will live, what security arrangements they will have and how they will divide their time between Britain and California.
Reader Comment: "Best of luck to Prince Harry and Meghan because if this move is for the children's education, it means the UK will be a base for around 10 years. At present, they are not resuming their roles as working members of the royal family. My response to that is every cloud has a silver lining." wendy_ross Why It Stood Out: This reader welcomes the potential benefits for the children while also expressing approval that the Sussexes are not expected to resume royal duties.
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