Harry and Meghan 'could return to Montecito for good within weeks' as Ravec security ruling looms

From the Newshound archive · first published 21 September 2026.

Prince Harry and Meghan may abandon their UK stay and head back to Montecito, California permanently, with a friend warning the move could come 'as soon as half-term' if an ongoing Royal and VIP Executive Committee security review goes against them. A negative Ravec decision would be taken as a sign that 'deeper elements are at play', the friend says. The couple relocated from California to a Cotswolds home in August for what sources called an 'extended period', enrolling Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in local schools. The Ravec ruling on their protection is expected within days.

A petition signed by more than 53,000 people opposes granting Harry taxpayer-funded security.

Harry's ally Earl Spencer is adding to the drama, with his new memoir accusing King Charles of making a callous remark about Diana after her death.

A school scheduling blunder over class finishing times is also said to have contributed to the children's recent school switch.