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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share first video of UK family life
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared their first glimpses of family life in the United Kingdom following their return to the country in late August after six years in California. Through a 35-second Instagram video, the Duchess of Sussex showcased moments of the family enjoying the British countryside, including walking through woods, fishing, and children playing outdoors.
The family has reportedly settled in the Cotswolds while maintaining their residence in Montecito. As part of their transition, Archie and Lilibet have begun attending school in the UK. However, the move has involved logistical adjustments; the children recently changed schools following advice from the family’s private security team regarding the safety of their school runs.
Despite their return, King Charles III has clarified that the Sussexes remain non-working royals with a status akin to private citizens. This distinction means they do not receive the same level of publicly funded protection as senior working members of the Royal Family, relying instead on a privately funded security team. The move has also sparked debate among commentators regarding the balance between the couple’s desire for privacy and their use of social media to share curated family content.
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