The key facts
- In an interview with GQ, Prince Harry named the opportunity to send his children to a British school as the main reason for the move
- Archie and Lilibet are 'delighted' with their new school; Harry stressed that he is not criticising American education
- The family returned on 20 August after six years in the US; on 15 October the couple made their first joint public appearance in Nottingham
Reasons for the move
In an interview with GQ magazine, Prince Harry explained why he returned to the UK with his wife Meghan Markle and their children. According to him, the opportunity to send the children to a British school 'means a great deal' to him, and he did not realise how important it was. His son Archie and daughter Lilibet, the prince said, are 'delighted' with their new school. The Duke of Sussex stressed that he is not criticising American schools, but believes that for children aged 7 and 5 it is important to compare different institutions and gain different cultural experiences.
Being closer to family and friends
Harry also admitted that he wanted to be closer to family and friends. 'It's lovely to be closer to friends, family, and friends' children again — arranging endless playdates together to help our children settle in,' Gazeta.Ru quotes him as saying.
Circumstances of the move
It became known on 20 August that the couple had returned to the UK with their children after six years of living in the US: the family flew on a private flight from California to Birmingham airport. The children are already attending a British school; the academic year began in September. On 15 October, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first joint public appearance since the move, attending public events in Nottingham; it was reported that Meghan Markle received bouquets of flowers and balloons. Earlier, Prince Harry said that he wanted to mend relations with the royal family.
