Just before Harry and Meghan return to Britain: A history of the royal family's most publicized conflict
Harry and Meghan announce their return to Britain after six years of self-imposed exile in California. The article reviews the history of the family conflict: from the fairy-tale wedding in 2018, through 'Megxit' in 2020, the Oprah interview, the autobiography 'Spare', to the legal case dismissed in July 2026. King Charles received the news with muted joy, but relations with Prince William remain frozen.
In August 2026, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their intention to return to Britain after more than six years of self-imposed exile in California. The couple plans a completely private life, without returning to official royal duties, and has registered their children, Archie and Lilibet, in private British schools. The article reviews the history of the family conflict: from the fairy-tale wedding in 2018 at Windsor Castle, through tensions with William and Kate, 'Megxit' in January 2020, the Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021, the autobiography 'Spare' from January 2023, to Harry's legal case against Associated Newspapers, dismissed in July 2026 with costs of over £50 million. King Charles received the news with muted joy, but relations between Harry and William remain completely frozen. The couple will keep their homes in Montecito and Portugal, but the center of gravity returns to Britain.