British poll reveals divided opinion as Prince Harry and Meghan prepare UK return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to move back to the United Kingdom for an extended stay, bringing their children Archie and Lilibet to British schools. A recent poll measured public attitudes, finding 27% approval and 34% disapproval of their return, with 68% saying the couple should pay for their own security and only 2% supporting state‑funded protection. The couple’s security arrangements remain contested after a court ruling denied them taxpayer‑funded protection during UK visits.
Tax experts note that returning before completing a ten‑year absence could trigger a loss of foreign‑income tax relief and expose overseas assets to UK inheritance tax. Reports suggest the duration of the stay may be limited to six months or less, and the family’s move has heightened tensions within the royal household.
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Why it matters
The return raises questions about public spending on security, tax liabilities for high‑profile individuals, and the future dynamics of the British monarchy.
How this story developed
- Aug 19 Prince Harry and Meghan set to relocate to the United Kingdom
- Aug 20 The couple have now indicated a move back to the UK within weeks.
- Aug 20 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said security provisions for the Sussexes are a private matter.
- Aug 21 Prince Harry and Meghan have landed in the United Kingdom.
- Aug 21 Tax experts say the couple will forfeit four years of foreign income and gains relief and lose inheritance‑tax protection, exposing millions of dollars to a rate of up to 40 percent.
- Aug 22 Harry said returning to Britain was “impossible” yet announced plans to move back at the end of August.
- Aug 24 A new poll shows 68% of respondents want the couple to fund their own security while only 2% support taxpayer‑funded protection.
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