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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making the move back to the UK after six years living in the United States, with plans to settle in the Cotswolds. The couple has enrolled their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a local school. Despite the relocation, they will continue in their roles as non-working members of the Royal Family.
However, their return doesn’t necessarily mean they will participate in all traditional royal events. Notably, sources suggest they may skip the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, especially given the strict protocols observed during the Royal Family’s holiday gatherings.
Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter, speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive podcast, expressed doubt that the Sussexes will join the iconic walk to the Christmas church service. She noted, “If I were Harry and Meghan, I’m not sure I’d want to be sitting across the table from someone like Princess Anne just yet.
She’s very pragmatic and likely upset by recent controversies.” Arbiter added that the couple could use the holiday as a chance to visit Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, who remains based in Los Angeles and is reportedly not planning to move to the UK.
The Sussex family is expected to travel regularly between the UK and the US and will also spend time at their vacation home near Melides, Portugal, close to a property owned by Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Professionally, Meghan is anticipated to return to acting after her last role on the legal drama Suits in 2018. She is set for a cameo as herself in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios comedy Close Personal Friends and is in talks to join the Netflix series The Gentlemen, directed by Guy Ritchie, though details about her role remain unconfirmed.
Prince Harry plans to focus on his charitable work and UK patronages, including WellChild and the Invictus Games, continuing these commitments from his new base in the UK.
As the Sussexes embark on this next chapter, the royal spotlight will remain keenly focused on how they navigate family traditions and public roles moving forward.