# Sussex family relocation to the United Kingdom > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sussex-family-relocation-to-the-united-kingdom > Updated: 2026-09-08T09:16:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Doria Ragland celebrated her 70th birthday on September 2 in California. The milestone occurred shortly after Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, relocated from Montecito, California, to the United Kingdom. The family reportedly arrived in Birmingham one week prior to the birthday to ensure the children could begin the British school year on schedule. While Ragland celebrated without her daughter or grandchildren present, she is expected to remain in California to maintain her community ties while remaining a central figure in the family’s life. ## Claims - Doria Ragland celebrated her 70th birthday on September 2. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Meghan, Prince Harry, and their children moved to the United Kingdom one week before Ragland's birthday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The move to the UK was intended to ensure the children could start school on time. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Doria Ragland will maintain regular contact with her family despite the relocation. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Doria Ragland celebrates 70th birthday following Sussex family move to UK Doria Ragland celebrated her 70th birthday in California following the relocation of Meghan, Prince Harry, and their children to the United Kingdom for the start of the school year. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doria-ragland-celebrates-70th-birthday-following-sussex-family-move-to-uk ### 2026-09-02: Doria Ragland celebrates 70th birthday amid Sussex family move to UK Doria Ragland celebrated her 70th birthday in California, shortly after Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and their children moved back to the United Kingdom. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doria-ragland-celebrates-70th-birthday-amid-sussex-family-move-to-uk --- Cite as: Sussex family relocation to the United Kingdom. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sussex-family-relocation-to-the-united-kingdom