Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have only recently returned to Britain with their children, but a royal expert has suggested that their stay may not become permanent.
The claim comes from royal commentator Dickie Arbiter, who previously served as press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking on Vanessa Feltz’s YouTube programme, At Home with Vanessa, Arbiter discussed what could influence Harry and Meghan’s future in the UK.
According to Arbiter, the absence of an official royal position could be an important factor. He suggested that Prince Harry may have hoped circumstances could eventually change and allow him to return to some form of royal role.
However, the expert said King Charles has made the situation clear: Harry is no longer a working royal and is expected to continue his life as a private citizen.
This comes after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The family's move has attracted considerable attention because their children are now connected to life and schooling in the UK.
The couple's current plans have not been described as a confirmed permanent relocation. Earlier reports indicated that Harry and Meghan had not decided exactly how long they would remain in Britain, although sources said they intended to spend an extended period there.
Their return also represents a major change from the couple's life in California. Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020 and subsequently established their family life in the United States.
For Harry, the question of his place within the Royal Family remains particularly significant. He remains the son of King Charles, but stepping away from royal duties means he does not have an official working role within the monarchy.
Arbiter's comments suggest that this distinction could influence Harry's long-term relationship with Britain. If he remains outside the working structure of the monarchy, the couple may eventually decide that their main base should remain elsewhere.
At the same time, Harry and Meghan have several reasons to maintain a connection with Britain. Their children are now experiencing life in the country where their father grew up, while Harry continues to have links to British organisations and charitable interests.
The couple's return also comes amid renewed attention surrounding Harry's relationship with his father. King Charles has reportedly been kept informed about the family's UK arrangements, although the palace has maintained that Harry and Meghan remain private citizens rather than working members of the Royal Family.
The situation therefore remains fluid. A royal expert has offered one possible explanation for why Harry and Meghan might eventually leave Britain again, but neither the couple nor their representatives have confirmed that they are preparing to move back to the United States.
For now, the Sussexes' return gives them an opportunity to spend more time in Harry's home country while their children become familiar with their father's family background. How long that arrangement lasts is something that only Harry and Meghan can ultimately decide.
Key Takeaways:
- Royal expert Dickie Arbiter suggested Harry and Meghan may not remain in Britain permanently.
- He linked the possibility partly to Prince Harry's lack of a working royal role.
- King Charles has reportedly made clear that Harry remains outside the working structure of the monarchy.
- Harry and Meghan recently returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet.
- The couple's exact long-term plans for the UK have not been publicly confirmed.
- Harry and Meghan continue to maintain connections to both Britain and the United States.
