Prince Harry and Meghan Markle waited until the final moment to inform King Charles about their decision to leave California and relocate to the United Kingdom, according to a report from Yahoo.
The couple’s move marks the end of their time in the United States, where they had lived since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Yahoo reports that the timing of their notification to the King was deliberate, though the outlet does not specify the exact reason for the delay.
The Sussexes’ departure from California has drawn attention from multiple major outlets. The New York Times noted that their neighbors in the state appeared indifferent to their leaving, while The Guardian described the community as saying goodbye without much fanfare. The Wall Street Journal framed the relocation as the conclusion of the couple’s American chapter, and The Washington Post listed several factors that made Harry’s return to the UK unexpected.
The couple’s move back to Britain comes after several years of building a life in the U.S., including business ventures and charitable work. The exact timeline of their departure and the details of their new living arrangements in the UK have not been fully disclosed in the available reporting.
Observers will likely watch how the couple’s relationship with the royal family evolves now that they are back on British soil, particularly given the last-minute notice reportedly given to King Charles.
