Harry and Meghan Return to UK; Meghan in Talks for Netflix Role
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The Story
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, plan to return to the United Kingdom from California in a matter of weeks. They have already enrolled their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, in British schools to start the autumn term. The couple is expected to live at a private, nonroyal residence outside of London and will not resume their royal duties, which they gave up six years ago when they moved to Montecito, California. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in early talks for a role in Season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series, "The Gentlemen." This would mark Meghan's first acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry in May 2018. She previously played lawyer Rachel Zane in the US legal drama "Suits" for seven seasons, with her last episode airing in 2018. She recently made a cameo as herself in the forthcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends." The news of their return has sparked widespread discussion about where they will live, who will pay for their security, and whether Harry can repair his once-close relationship with Prince William. Craig Prescott, an expert on the UK constitution, stated the palace would not want Meghan and Harry’s presence to overshadow the monarchy’s work. Separately, Prince Harry and seven co-claimants were ordered to pay legal fees to the Daily Mail following a failed privacy case on Friday, with the bill potentially reaching £34.5m. Meghan launched a lifestyle range called "As ever" in late July, featuring a blackberry spread. Andrew Stephen, a professor of marketing at the University of Oxford, stated the Harry and Meghan brand is at a crossroads with a fragmented portfolio.
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What they agree on
- Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, plan to return to the United Kingdom from California.
- Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have been enrolled in British schools for the autumn term.
- Meghan is in early talks for a role in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series, "The Gentlemen."
- The couple will not resume royal duties upon their return and are expected to live in a private, nonroyal residence outside London.
- Prince Harry faces a legal bill after a failed privacy case against the Daily Mail.
Where they split
- The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal frame the return as the "End of Harry and Meghan’s American Dream" or their "California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away."
- BBC News and The Daily Beast provide specific details about Meghan's potential acting role in "The Gentlemen," including her previous acting history and recent cameo.
- The Boston Globe focuses on the question of whether Harry can rebuild his relationship with Prince William and includes a quote from Craig Prescott, an expert on the UK constitution.
- The Daily Wire reports on Meghan Markle's alleged past ambition to eye Kamala Harris's vacant US Senate seat, a detail not present in other articles.
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