Royal family gathers for Scottish service as Harry and Meghan plan UK return
The Princess of Wales and Prince William attended Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, joining other royals shortly after news that Harry and Meghan will move back to the UK.
On Sunday, the Princess of Wales smiled while riding beside Prince William to Crathie Kirk for a service, accompanied by their children George, Charlotte and Louis. King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveled separately, seated in the back of a car driven by a personal chauffeur, and arrived at the same church. Also present were Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, his daughter Lady Louise Windsor, and Timothy Laurence.
Their gathering occurred just days after Prince Harry and Meghan disclosed plans to return to the United Kingdom for an "extended period" with their children Archie and Lilibet. A palace source confirmed the move had been reported to the royal household, noting that Charles was informed the previous Sunday and is eager to see his grandchildren. Despite the relocation, Harry and Meghan will continue as private, non-working members and will reside in a non-royal home while maintaining their business ventures.
Why it matters
The event highlights the royal family's public duties amid shifting family dynamics and Harry and Meghan's upcoming return to the UK.
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.
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