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Londoners react to Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K.

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 4 developments

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom, six years after their separation from the British royal family and subsequent move to California. Ramy Inocencio asked some Brits what they think of the move.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Prince Harry and Meghan will move back to the United Kingdom, source says

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  2. Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

    Headline from WANE Fort Wayne ·

  3. ‘It’s a huge slap in the face for William’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK return sparks ‘serious’ monarchy risks…

    Headline from Revolver News ·

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    Londoners react to Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K.

    Headline from CBS News ·

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Reports & sources

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  1. Just the News

    Prince Harry, wife Meghan Markle to move back to United Kingdom (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The move comes six years after the couple stepped back from royal life to build a family in California, causing strain between the royal prince and his family.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Prince Harry and Meghan will move back to the United Kingdom, source says (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to UK with their children, British newspaper says (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

  4. New York Post

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle making shock move back to UK — 6 years after ditching royal life for California (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK for an extended period.

  5. KTVZ Bend

    Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Max Foster, CNN (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to Britain, CNN understands. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to relocate from the US later this month to a private residence outside London and reportedly have enrolled their children Prince Archie, 7…

  6. New York Post

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle scurrying back to UK 6 years after Megxit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are leaving sunny California to move back to the United Kingdom -- but the pair is not expected to return to royal life.

  7. NBC News

    Prince Harry and Meghan to make U.K. their 'primary residence,' reports say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Prince Harry and his family will leave Southern California and return to the United Kingdom, according to sources for The Telegraph based in the U.K. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports.

  8. Newsweek

    Prince Harry and Meghan Moving Back to UK and Have School Places (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to move back to Britain after six years in the U.S., Newsweek confirms.

  9. The Guardian

    Prince Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to Britain this month’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to relocate from US, with children to start British school in September The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US, it has been reported.

  10. Variety

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Moving Back to U.K. in Shock Decision (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. with their children after living in California for the past six years, according to People. The transition back to Britain, which the outlet says will last for “an extended period,” is set to begin in the coming weeks.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to Move Back to the U.K. (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to leave California and take up a private residence outside London after leaving for the U.S. in 2020.

  12. CBS News

    Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles​ and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.

  13. BBC News

    Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

  14. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move back to the UK (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to relocate from the US later this month to a private residence outside London.

  15. ABC News

    Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move back to the UK: Source (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The couple will remain private individuals and non-working royals, according to a source familiar with the matter.

  16. WTOP Washington DC

    Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t…

  17. KOB 4

    Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The Associated Press has learned that Prince Harry and Meghan have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family.

  18. Foxla

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading back to UK after 6 years in California: Reports (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom after living in the United States for six years. According to reports from PEOPLE, TMZ and The New York Times, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading back the U.K. with their kids.

  19. Deseret News

    Prince Harry and Meghan will move back to U.K. (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to Britain this fall, six years after their unprecedented departure from royal duties. Prince Harry and Meghan intend to relocate their family from the United States to a private, nonroyal residence outside London later this month, as first reported by The …

  20. News Nation Now

    Prince Harry, Meghan to return to the United Kingdom: Report (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    King Charles "welcomes the opportunity" for his family to be closer.

  21. Forbes

    Prince Harry And Meghan Moving Back To U.K. After 6 Years In U.S. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The couple moved to the U.S. in 2020 as they stepped away from their official royal duties.

  22. Deadline

    Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Leaving L.A. & Heading Back To The UK (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may still have a first look deal at Netflix, but the duo has decided to decamp from Hollywood. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be taking their children back to the UK, according to multiple reports.

  23. Revolver News

  24. France 24

    Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to UK six years after royal exit (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain six years after stepping down as working royals, British media reported on Wednesday. The couple are expected to leave the United States by month-end and live outside London, while their two children have reportedly enrolled in a British …

  25. Fox News

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle planning to move back to UK with children 6 years after royal exit: reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are enrolled in a British school starting in September as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to leave Montecito.

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