Report: Sussexes may consider Australia after UK return

The couple returned to the UK less than three months ago, with their children, Archie and Lilibet, reportedly settling into British schools. Sources previously described the move from Montecito to the Cotswolds as an extended stay rather than a permanent relocation. The family had been reported to be house hunting in the area with a budget of £12 million.

A source told Closer that Harry and the children would accompany Meghan to Australia and that the family was treating the trip as an adventure. The source said Australia had been under consideration for some time and that the couple had discussed the possibility of relocating during a visit in April. The report says a move could happen as early as the beginning of next year, but stresses that the family’s plans remain uncertain.

Meghan is also said to have meetings planned in Los Angeles and to be in talks about scripted and reality projects. The article reports that the family intends to spend the festive period in Los Angeles with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, and travel there for Thanksgiving on 26 November. It also says Meghan’s lifestyle brand has been trademarked in Australia.

The report links the possible move to the couple’s reported frustration with their UK return and to Harry’s hopes of repairing relations with King Charles and Prince William. It cites an October YouGov poll in which 29% of respondents viewed Harry positively and 60% negatively; Meghan received 20% favourable and 68% negative views. William and Princess Kate were viewed positively by more than 70% of voters. These figures and the account of the couple’s plans are attributed to the cited poll and unnamed sources.