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It’s wonderful to be back on British soil, says Harry after ‘eventful’ UK return

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Jones, T. (2026, September 18). It’s wonderful to be back on British soil, says Harry after ‘eventful’ UK return. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/harry-duke-of-sussex-british-buckingham-palace-james-corden-b1297516.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-18 · by Tony Jones

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Harry expressed relief at being back on British soil during a charity event for the Invictus Games on August 26. Since returning, the Sussexes have faced disputes with Buckingham Palace regarding their status and encountered issues with school security for their children. Harry's comments came as he addressed donors and supporters at an awards ceremony in London, highlighting his appreciation for seeing old friends and marking the journey of the Invictus Games over twelve years.
Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In September 2026, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan moved their children, Prince Archie (aged seven) and Princess Lilibet (five), to a new school in Britain after just two days due to security concerns. The couple's spokesperson cited heavy traffic between their home and the original school as the reason for the move. This decision came shortly after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain from California, where they had lived for six years. Additionally, the family's publicly-funded security is currently being reviewed by a government committee known as Ravec (the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures).

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Tony Jones
49 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 “Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process and I am open to them.”
🔮 “Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process and I am open to them.”
🔮 Charles began his nine-day trip on Tuesday by acknowledging the “great suffering of the past” in a speech at a youth rally in the Bahamas, and confirmed a Commonwealth leaders’ summit he will open in Antigua next week would discuss the legacy of slavery.
🔮 Charles began his nine-day trip on Tuesday by acknowledging the “great suffering of the past” in a speech at a youth rally in the Bahamas, and confirmed a Commonwealth leaders’ summit he will open in Antigua next week would discuss the legacy of slavery.
🔮 Somebody else will have to finish it!”
🔮 Somebody else will have to finish it!”
🔮 Somebody else will have to finish it!”
🔮 Within a few hours of arriving in the Bahamas on Tuesday the King acknowledged the “great suffering of the past” and confirmed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting would discuss the legacy of slavery.
🔮 Within a few hours of arriving in the Bahamas on Tuesday, he acknowledged the “great suffering of the past” and confirmed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting would discuss the legacy of slavery at their gathering he will open next week, in his role as head of the “family of nations”.
🔮 A few hours after arriving in the Bahamas on Tuesday he acknowledged the “great suffering of the past” and confirmed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting would discuss the legacy of slavery at the gathering next week. His tour comes in the wake of renewed calls from Caribbean nations for Britain to apologise for its role in selling enslaved people for profit, and for reparations. The King will be formally welcomed to Guyana by the country’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Britain’s High Commissioner to the country, Joseph Fisher, and Ed Miliband, following protocol and joining the King on a state visit in his role as Foreign Secretary. The president and the King will set down for talks before Guyana’s leader hosts a state reception for the King in the garden of state house – his official residence in the capital Georgetown.
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Birmingham British Buckingham Palace Sussexes the Invictus Games

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Sussexes PERSON · 6× Harry PERSON · 4× Birmingham GPE · 2× British NORP · 2× Invictus ORG · 2× Meghan PERSON · 2× Buckingham Palace ORG · 1× Greenwich GPE · 1× Hello! ORG · 1× London GPE · 1×

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Within two weeks of arriving there was reported pushback from the Sussexes after a letter, authorised by the King, was circulated by the Lord Chamberlain to senior stakeholders in the Government and military reiterating the couple were “private citizens” and setting out guidance on how they should be treated.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
🔮 In the run-up to their return Charles was said to be glad to be able to spend more time with the Sussex family, but remained adamant they would not be working royals, and there was no half-in, half-out option.

Claims (23 extracted, 3 hedged)

Since the Sussexes flew home on August 26 they have been involved in a public spat with Buckingham Palace about their status and their children have moved schools after issues were raised by their security team about the school run. asserted
issues → fly → run
Harry’s comments were made at an event for the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style tournament for wounded and injured service personnel and veterans he first staged in 2014 and which is due to be hosted by Birmingham next year. asserted
which → make → Birmingham
He told Hello! magazine during the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, staged on Thursday night: “The last two weeks have been… it’s been eventful. asserted
it → tell → night
“But, you know, we’re getting stuck into the work. asserted
we → know → work
We’re happy. asserted
We → ’re → ?
And as I said, it’s great to be back on British soil, and looking forward to Birmingham next year for the Invictus Games that’s coming up.” asserted
that → say → Games
The duke said during the event at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south-east London: “It’s great. asserted
It → say → Greenwich
It’s wonderful to be back on British soil and really nice to see so many old faces and friends that came to this, and new faces as well, and new donors. asserted
that → ’ → this
And most of all, I guess, my Invictus family. asserted
I → guess → all
The Sussexes stepped down as working royals in 2020 for personal and financial reasons but rumours remain rife as to why they unexpectedly relocated to the UK from California, where they had created a life away from the institution of the monarchy. asserted
they → step → monarchy
Speculation ranges from the couple wanting their children to develop a closer relationship with their grandfather the King, Meghan seeking a return to acting and the Sussexes wanting to increase their profile. asserted
Sussexes → range → profile
In the run-up to their return Charles was said to be glad to be able to spend more time with the Sussex family, but remained adamant they would not be working royals, and there was no half-in, half-out option. asserted
they → say → family
Within two weeks of arriving there was reported pushback from the Sussexes after a letter, authorised by the King, was circulated by the Lord Chamberlain to senior stakeholders in the Government and military reiterating the couple were “private citizens” and setting out guidance on how they should be treated. asserted
they → arrive → guidance
Harry and Meghan were said to be “surprised” by the formal letter and the couple, who are waiting to hear whether they will be given taxpayer-funded security, were reported to prefer the term “public figures” instead. asserted
they → say → term
Read More School has been an issue for the Sussexes, with their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, moved to a new undisclosed institution after reportedly just two days in class. uncertain
children → read → class
The decision came after heavy traffic and the lengthy journey to the school reportedly put the Sussexes’ security team under strain. uncertain
traffic → come → strain
The Invictus awards evening recognised those who have beaten the odds, supported others in their recovery, advanced sport and rehabilitation, or made an outstanding contribution to the wider Invictus community. asserted
who → recognise → community
There were a host of famous faces at the black-tie event, including comedian James Corden, who opened the evening, chart-topping singer Jess Glynne, who gave a headline performance, and actor Ross Kemp. asserted
who → be → performance
In a speech Harry told the military veterans among the guests: “You may no longer wear the uniform, but you still lead. “Every time you get back up, reach back for someone else, or turn what happened to you into purpose for others, you are serving again – just differently.” uncertain
you → tell → others
He went on to say: “At a time when societies around the world are being tested, the Invictus spirit has something to teach all of us. asserted
spirit → go → us
“This community doesn’t just demonstrate resilience. asserted
community → demonstrate → resilience
It helps build it.” asserted
It → help → it
Harry’s first public engagement since moving back to the UK came as the serialisation of a book about his mother Diana, Princess of Wales written by his uncle Earl Spencer continued to make serious allegations against the King. asserted
serialisation → move → King
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