Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are preparing to return to the UK later this month and settle at a private residence outside London, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

The couple's planned move was first reported by The Daily Telegraph and The Sun. Their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to begin attending a British school in September.

King Charles was informed of the plans on Sunday, while Prince William and Princess Catherine have also been made aware of the couple's decision, according to the BBC, which stated that there are currently no plans for Harry or Meghan to resume official roles as working members of the Royal Family.

The Sussexes and their children met King Charles at Highgrove in July. However, the planned relocation was reportedly not discussed during that visit.

The move marks a return to the UK after Harry and Meghan left the country and stepped back from royal duties in early 2020. Their departure was followed by strained relations with members of the Royal Family.

The couple's July meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla was viewed as an important development in their relationship. Buckingham Palace described the gathering at the King's private Gloucestershire residence as a "private family occasion".

It was also the first time Charles had seen Archie and Lilibet in person in more than four years.

Harry and Meghan stepped down from their official royal duties in 2020, as they announced their desire to spend more time in North America.

The couple had not appeared together in the UK since 2022, when they returned for the funeral of Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.