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The 4 reasons UK move will be a ‘huge positive’ for Archie and Lilibet

Express Published Aug 21, 2026 Reviewed Aug 22, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
 The 4 reasons UK move will be a ‘huge positive’ for Archie and Lilibet
The King was reunited with his two youngest grandchildren for the first time since 2022.
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will soon be beginning a new life on UK soil, with the shock move set to take place within days. It was revealed on Wednesday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make a surprise return to the UK later this month.

Archie was, unlike his younger sister, born in the UK in 2019 and spent his first year in Britain. Lilibet later joined the family just one year after the family relocated to California.

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Although the move is set to be an exciting time for the former working royals, it will likely be a time where they will experience some nerves - however, according to a family lawyer, the move will largely have a positive affect on Archie and Lilibet.

Ana Vilhete, who is also a frequent Good Morning Britain contributor, told the Daily Express that there are a few reasons why the move will benefit the young royals.

Highlighting three reasons, she said: "Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK would be a positive impact for Archie and Lilibet’s future because the UK has world class schools, wonderfully rich and diverse culture and will give [Archie and Lilibet] greater insight into Harry’s world before he moved to the US."

She also noted that it will hopefully allow them to build a bond with Prince William's children, Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and eight-year-old Prince Louis.

Ms Vilhete added: "They’ll also have the chance to bond with their British cousins."

Harry travelled to the UK last month for work commitments, and was later joined by his wife and two children.

The Sussexes then travelled to Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, with the King reunited with his two youngest grandchildren for the first time since 2022.

Royal expert and royal butler Grant Harrold has shared that he believes there was one major reason that Harry didn't mention his plans to return to the UK to his father last month.

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