It’s a point Harry himself has repeatedly hinted at in interviews. Sources say that if he succeeds in his legal battle to regain taxpayer-funded protection, the couple would seriously consider longer and more frequent stays in the UK, potentially including Meghan’s first return in several years.
A Practical Decision for Harry
For Harry, the decision appears largely practical. A source told The Times that security remains the biggest obstacle.
“There will be all kinds of considerations, like the children’s school and other commitments,” the source said. “But if the security is sorted, then yes, of course, that would open up the door to come back more with his family and bring the family over more.”
The source added that Harry wants his children to understand where he grew up and to spend meaningful time in the UK.
“If security is sorted, he’ll want to sit down and think about what that looks like? How should we show up?”
Any Return Likely to Be a Family One
Any return to Britain would likely involve the whole family. Another insider said it would be unlikely for Harry to travel with the children without Meghan.
“I think she would come back with him [and the children],” the source said. “They love to do stuff as a family whenever they can. I can’t see a reason why he’d come over with the kids without her.”
If that happens, it would mark Meghan’s first visit to England since stepping back from royal life.
Not a Permanent Move — But More Flexibility
How often the Sussexes might be in the UK remains unclear. Sources stress this would not signal a permanent relocation, but rather the freedom to visit more easily and stay longer when needed. Security concerns have kept Harry’s trips short and tightly controlled, and those close to him say that has taken a personal toll.
It’s also uncertain whether spending more time in England would lead to any reconciliation with Prince William and Kate Middleton. Relations between the brothers remain strained, and there’s no indication that a return would alter that dynamic. Still, the timing has raised eyebrows, particularly as the Prince and Princess of Wales have recently hired a new communications adviser with experience in crisis management.
Shifting Ties With Britain
At the same time, there are signs that the Sussexes’ relationship with the UK is slowly evolving. James Holt, a key adviser to Harry and Meghan, has recently moved back to London from the US. After five years, he stepped down as CEO of the Archewell Foundation — now Archewell Philanthropies — citing a desire to be closer to family. He continues to work with the couple as a senior adviser on international matters.
Holt’s relocation, combined with ongoing discussions about Harry’s security arrangements and talk of Meghan potentially returning for events such as the Invictus Games, suggests a more flexible approach to Britain than in recent years. While the couple remains based in California, England may no longer be entirely off the table as a regular part of their lives.
