Meghan and Harry settle into UK life after California move

Summarised from 4 outlets · 14 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 21:56 · Archive

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have relocated to the UK after more than six years in the United States.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved back to Britain from California and are settling into life in the Cotswolds. Meghan's best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen has shared photographs from the couple's new home, including images from a pub visit. Prince Harry has made several public appearances, including two engagements in the US, while Meghan has maintained a lower profile. A new documentary examining their relocation decision premiered on Disney+ and Hulu.

How it is being reported

• Prince Harry completes two engagements during first return to US since relocation to BritainPrince Harry has completed two engagements over the last day during his first trip back to the US. The Duke of Sussex, 42, packed his stateside schedule with a string of speaking appearances, touching down in Manhattan for events spanning conservation, youth empowerment, and the perils of modern technology and artificial intelligence. The visit marked his first appearance in the US following his return to the UK last month . His wife, Meghan, and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have remained largely away from public view as they adjust to their new…GB News · 24 Sept, 19:25
• Harry and Meghan at centre of new documentary on returning to the UKPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have already landed a new documentary following their return to the UK last month, premiering on Disney+ and Hulu in the US today. Titled Harry & Meghan: The Return of the Prince, the one-off special serves as the season five premiere of the Impact x Nightline series. The programme examines the couple's unexpected decision to relocate back to Britain, more than six years after they stepped down from official royal duties and upped sticks to the United States. Neither Harry nor Meghan is believed to have participated in the production, which will instead talk to…GB News · 24 Sept, 17:39
• Meghan Markle’s friend shares unseen photos from duchess and Harry's first month back in the UKA close friend of the Duchess of Sussex has shared a series of snaps from a trip to Britain, including photos of Harry, Meghan and Lilibet as they settle back into UK lifeThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 11:27
• Meghan Markle is enjoying a 'beautiful' reception on her UK return, her best friend claims, as 'loving' British public keep telling Duchess that she'd been 'missed'Kelly McKee Zajfen, who has been staying with Meghan and Harry in the Cotswolds over the past week, claimed the public have repeatedly told the Duchess how much she has been missed.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 11:14
• 'Prince Harry and Meghan are my new neighbours in Cotswolds – I have one major concern'Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new neighbour has explained why the Sussex "circus" may not go down so well in the Cotswolds, claiming the move has "divided" the local communityThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 09:37
• Meghan and Harry’s 'sweet chapter' in Britain revealed in unseen photos shared by best friendMeghan Markle's best friend has shared a fresh glimpse of the Sussexes' life in Britain. Kelly McKee Zajfen has become the first of the duchess's Californian circle to make the journey across the Atlantic since the Sussexes relocated to the UK last month. The 41-year-old co-founder of Alliance of Moms posted a collection of photographs on Instagram this afternoon, offering a rare window into the couple's new life in the English countryside. Among the images were charming snapshots from a pub visit, with the Duchess of Sussex, 45, seen cradling Mrs McKee Zajfen's baby son, Jack. TRENDING…GB News · 23 Sept, 22:17
• Meghan Markle’s BFF gives rare glimpse inside Sussexes’ new UK life with intimate photosThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex abruptly left their Santa Barbara, California, estate last month.New York Post · 23 Sept, 20:53
• Should Harry and Meghan stay in the UK permanently? Take our poll and have your sayThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are settling into their new lives in the UK, with Harry making numerous public appearances as Meghan maintains a low profileThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 13:05
• Meghan Markle spotted for first time since return to the UK with Hollywood A-listerWhile Prince Harry attended the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, the Duchess of Sussex broke cover and headed to an Oxfordshire pub with fellow expat Ellen DeGeneresThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 10:03
• Prince Harry shares relatable morning struggle with Archie and Lilibet as family settles into UK lifePrince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children arrived in England on August 26. The WellChild Awards marked Harry’s third charity appearance in less than a week.The Mirror · 22 Sept, 02:35
• Prince Harry fights back tears as he talks about family at prize-giving ceremonyPrince Harry's signature was in high demand at the London's Royal Lancaster's hotel as the Duke of Sussex, a dad of two, met fans ahead of the WellChild Awards 2026The Mirror · 21 Sept, 20:40
• Meghan Markle spotted in UK for first time since move as she mingles with fellow A-list transplantThe Duchess of Sussex has not been seen since traveling across the pond. Prince Harry, meanwhile, has stepped out for multiple events.New York Post · 21 Sept, 18:36
• Prince Harry steps out solo for WellChild Awards amid Earl Spencer and King Charles tensionPrince Harry arrived alone at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in West London this evening for the annual WellChild Awards, his third outing in public since the Sussexes relocated to Britain last month. The Duke of Sussex, dressed in a navy suit with a patterned tie, was met at the door by WellChild chief executive Matt James. He appeared in good spirits, smiling for photographers before heading inside. The ceremony honours seriously ill children living remarkable lives despite their conditions. Meghan Markle, 45, was notably absent from the evening and has not appeared at any public engagement…GB News · 21 Sept, 18:32
• Meghan Markle nowhere to be seen as she misses Prince Harry's latest public outingThe Duchess of Sussex was not alongside Prince Harry later he attended the annual WellChild Awards ceremony in London this evening to honour seriously ill childrenThe Mirror · 21 Sept, 15:28

In this story: Prince Harry · Meghan Markle · Kelly McKee Zajfen · Cotswolds · California

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