Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Surprise account on UK return amid dispute over Invictus Games blow
A surprise revelation has emerged in the Duke and Duchess’ return to the UK amid an escalating dispute with Buckingham Palace over the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and reportedly settling into their new life and are “happy to be back” in the UK despite an escalating dispute with Buckingham Palace over the Invictus Games.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be making family life their priority after relocating to Britain, with their main focus on helping their two children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, settle into their new school.
According to sources close to the couple, they have been busy adjusting to their new surroundings after moving into a non-royal residence in the UK, while continuing to maintain their mansion in Montecito, California.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Everything else will fall into place when the time is right,’ the source told People.
“There is a lot to do. They have just moved halfway across the world, and it’s been really busy getting the kids settled.
“Their focus has been on that, and will remain on that, for the time being. They are happy to be back.”
The positive account of their UK return comes as tensions continue over Uganda’s decision to withdraw from the 2027 Invictus Games.
Allies of Prince Harry and Meghan have claimed Uganda’s decision was directly linked to a “blunt” letter from King Charles which reaffirmed that the Sussexes are private citizens and not working royals.
The Sussexes were understood to be shocked after the King’s released “official guidance” on their royal position on Monday night, saying “no change” would be made and that any reference to the pair as His and Her Royal Highness “remain in abeyance and are not used”.
They have also argued the fallout will ultimately hurt the Ugandan competitors ho had been expected to take part in the international sporting event.
An insider claimed Uganda had made clear that its withdrawal followed what it viewed as guidance from the Lord Chamberlain.
The controversy was turned up a notch when Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba said his country would not participate in the event without approval from King Charles. He also criticised what he called the “Harry-Meghan nonsense.”
The Ugandan military official, who is also the son of the country’s president, issued a statement less than two days after a missive issued by Lord Chamberlain was publicly released to clarify that Prince Harry and Meghan were not to be treated as working members of the royal family.
“In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games,” Mr Kainerugaba said on X.
“We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval.”
Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK for the US in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties in a move that was widely dubbed “Megxit”.
Their return to the UK on August 26 marked a significant change for the couple but appears to have done little to end tensions surrounding their relationship with the royal family.
