Meghan Markle is offering the public its first proper look at what life is like for the Sussexes now that England is their home once again—and seven-year-old Prince Archie already appears to be adapting quicker than expected.
In a 35-second Instagram video shared on Sunday, September 13, the Duchess of Sussex gave viewers a glimpse into the family’s first few weeks back in Britain after relocating from California.
The montage begins with Meghan and Prince Harry strolling hand-in-hand through the countryside before shifting to the less glamorous side of life in England: galoshes, muddy puddles, and what seem to be Princess Lilibet’s feet warming near a fireplace. A British flag and red heart stay visible at the top of the video throughout.
Then Archie gets his own moment. As five-year-old Lilibet rides her bicycle, her older brother runs alongside her, shouting, “Go! Go!” His pronunciation sounds distinctly British, marking a noticeable change for a child who has spent most of his life in California. The family footage continues to Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” before Harry is later seen taking Archie and Lilibet fishing from a boat.
It’s a brief glimpse into a much bigger transition for the family. Meghan, 45, and Harry, 41, returned to Britain with Archie, Lilibet and their dogs, Pula and Mia, on Aug. 26 after spending six years primarily based in Montecito. While the couple intends to keep their California home, Britain will be their base for an extended period as both children attend school there.
The arrangement gives Archie and Lilibet something neither has experienced for any significant amount of time: an everyday life in their father’s home country.
Their return represents a major shift from where things stood just over a year ago. Harry said in May 2025 that he couldn’t envision bringing Meghan and the children back to Britain amid his long-running security dispute. Since then, the family has made visits to the U.K., including time with King Charles and Harry’s Spencer relatives, before ultimately choosing to settle outside London.
For Meghan, the move also comes as her professional ties to Britain continue to grow. She has been linked to a possible Season 3 role on Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, although no casting has been confirmed.
Star Theo James recently described the surrounding speculation as “a lot of hot air,” while acknowledging that the details of the upcoming season remain “very much up in the air.”
