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The gist
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the U.K. on Aug. 26. Prince William and Kate Middleton stay silent, taking a careful approach.
Background
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California, have relocated their family to the U.K. for an extended period, arriving on August 26. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are set to start school in Britain. The move comes as King Charles battles cancer, and the couple reportedly want to be closer to family. The Prince and Princess of Wales have a strained relationship with the Sussexes, with reports of no contact between William and Harry.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in the U.K. with their children for an extended stay.
- Aug 28, 2026A source tells Vanity Fair that Prince William is 'very concerned' and feels 'derailed' by the Sussexes' return.
- Sep 1, 2026Reports indicate Kate and William are staying silent and taking a 'careful approach,' with sources saying William and Harry remain in 'no contact.'
- Sep 3, 2026Page Six reports that William and Kate plan to continue ignoring Harry and Meghan, focusing on their public service duties.
Who’s saying what
- Source close to Wales
- Kate and William are taking a careful approach, and the situation could improve with time.
- Palace insider
- Time will inevitably bring the former royal Fab Four together, and everyone will be watching those encounters.
- Friend of William and Ka
- It makes no difference if Harry and Meghan are in Oxfordshire, California or Timbuktu; William and Catherine will continue their lives of public service.
- Royal expert
- The Sussexes' return creates a 'circus' that could overshadow Prince George's first day at Eton.
Still unverified
Reports of William being 'derailed' and 'watching over his shoulder' come from unnamed sources and are not confirmed. The exact location of Harry and Meghan's new home and school details are kept private.