The Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to the United Kingdom
What happened
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the United Kingdom to live, ending a period of residence in California that lasted six years.
Prince Harry made his first public appearances in London on Thursday, speaking at a charity event and attending an awards ceremony.
Why it matters
The couple relocated to the UK in August 2026 without plans to resume public duties as working members of the royal family, a role that typically involves supporting the monarch in ceremonial and diplomatic engagements.
Context
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, previously stepped down as working royals in January 2020 before moving to California.
The British royal family, led by King Charles III, typically relies on its members to carry out public engagements and charitable initiatives such as The King's Trust and The Royal Foundation.
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- Cnn Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK, six years after leaving royal life behind - CNN
- Cp24 Prince Harry makes first public appearances since return to U.K.
- The Washington Post Prince Harry and Meghan are back in the U.K. - The Washington Post
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