A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded
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After more than six years in California, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to return to Britain in another surprising move. The couple's return comes following a high-profile split and a tell-all memoir that sparked widespread controversy over the royal family.
A timeline of Harry and Meghan’s royal rift and return to the U.K. - The Washington Post
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A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded
The couple's decision to move back to Britain comes after a high-profile split and tell-all memoir. Here are the biggest moments from a tumultuous eight years.
August 20, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. EDT
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*After more than six years in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to return to England. (Nathalia Angarita/Reuters)*
By
Aoife Walsh
and
Victoria Craw
LONDON — More than six years ago, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shocked royal watchers with their decision to step back from official duties and move to California. Now, in another surprise move, the couple are expected to return to Britain.
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* Steve Hendrix Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor February 19, 2026
* Victoria Craw Police urge new witnesses to speak out in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry May 22, 2026
* Karla Adam As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed February 23, 2026
* Karla Adam Even after dropping Duke of York title, Prince Andrew remains a royal pain October 22, 2025
* Jennifer Hassan The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way. December 3, 2025
* Karla Adam Five times the British royal family has been ruthless with its own October 31, 2025
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A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded
The couple's decision to move back to Britain comes after a high-profile split and tell-all memoir. Here are the biggest moments from a tumultuous eight years.
August 20, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. EDT
Today at 10:11 a.m. EDT
6 min
*After more than six years in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to return to England. (Nathalia Angarita/Reuters)*
By
Aoife Walsh
and
Victoria Craw
LONDON — More than six years ago, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shocked royal watchers with their decision to step back from official duties and move to California. Now, in another surprise move, the couple are expected to return to Britain.
---
* Steve Hendrix Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor February 19, 2026
* Victoria Craw Police urge new witnesses to speak out in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry May 22, 2026
* Karla Adam As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed February 23, 2026
* Karla Adam Even after dropping Duke of York title, Prince Andrew remains a royal pain October 22, 2025
* Jennifer Hassan The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way. December 3, 2025
* Karla Adam Five times the British royal family has been ruthless with its own October 31, 2025
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