Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the United Kingdom with their children, Archie and Lilibet, at the end of the month for an extended period, according to reports. The couple’s move follows about six years based in Montecito, California.
The outlets describe differing reactions from Montecito residents. One report says some neighbors express relief, while another frames the reaction more broadly as fatigue with “never-ending” public attention and a wish for more privacy. Both accounts say the family intends to live on private property in the UK and that the couple is not expected to resume official royal duties or status.
There is also reference to the couple’s continued ties to California, including mention of a Santa Barbara area estate. Overall, the reports focus on the planned relocation, the children’s school-age implications, and local community responses in Montecito as the couple transitions back to the UK.
