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To think that Harry and Megan's return to the UK has everything to do with money running out?

449 replies

TheBlueKoala · 20/08/2026 08:19

That really. I mean it's not like they are loved here whether it comes to family or the public. I think Harry might genuinly want to live in England whereas his wife is looking for the attention and money.

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hampsteadmum · 20/08/2026 16:11

The obvious reason is surely the King’s health?

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 20/08/2026 16:20

@paddleboardingmumThats because they do some work for GB not absolutely nothing. However AMW gets a house but maybe they don’t want one. The kings health? Are they going to be nursing him then? They won’t see him much and if I was Camilla, I’d refuse to see them.

Nihongo · 20/08/2026 16:25

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:30

They’d have to have a house in the UK though and I doubt it would be massively cheaper.

True, but the cost of maintaining a decent lifestyle in California is eyewatering - the property taxes alone on the house they were living in was probably about $100,000 a year or more.

Mischance · 20/08/2026 16:28

paddleboardingmum · 20/08/2026 16:08

They're paying for their house themselves not living in one of the Royal ones. Odd that people seem unhappier about these two than the rest of them, who do all get multiple houses, servants and the rest.

Indeed - the whole RF lives off us and we worship them; one of them branches out and does their own thing and they are vilified. What a puzzle ...

Mischance · 20/08/2026 16:29

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 20/08/2026 16:20

@paddleboardingmumThats because they do some work for GB not absolutely nothing. However AMW gets a house but maybe they don’t want one. The kings health? Are they going to be nursing him then? They won’t see him much and if I was Camilla, I’d refuse to see them.

What a good thing you aren't Camilla.

ERthree · 20/08/2026 16:35

For those saying Dim and Sparkles are returning because of Charles's health and the need for him to see his Grandchildren, why didn't the grifters rush to Thomas Markle's side when he had his leg amputated last year? Does his health and desire to meet his grandchildren not matter in the same way. Of course it doesn't he has no money therefore the pair have nothing to gain from moving closer to him. The pair of them are vile.

Daygloboo · 20/08/2026 16:46

MandemChickenShop · 20/08/2026 08:23

Up to them. And if it is the reason, so what? Doubt they will be tapping you up to lend them a tenner.

Dont bet on it.

x2boys · 20/08/2026 16:48

ERthree · 20/08/2026 16:35

For those saying Dim and Sparkles are returning because of Charles's health and the need for him to see his Grandchildren, why didn't the grifters rush to Thomas Markle's side when he had his leg amputated last year? Does his health and desire to meet his grandchildren not matter in the same way. Of course it doesn't he has no money therefore the pair have nothing to gain from moving closer to him. The pair of them are vile.

The irony of calling people you have never met and will never meet vile ....

iwishitwouldstartraining · 20/08/2026 17:13

paddleboardingmum · 20/08/2026 16:08

They're paying for their house themselves not living in one of the Royal ones. Odd that people seem unhappier about these two than the rest of them, who do all get multiple houses, servants and the rest.

Have they branched out?

Like all the Royals they have their favourite charities. Like Edward they have set up a production company that made TV shows about Royalty. Like Fergie and Charlies they have sold consumer goods, and all this has been supported by their ability to use the Royal brand.

I assume they made more from the Book deal/Netflix show/Oprah interview than Charles and Di did from telling their side of their respective stories, but fundamentally they were doing the same thing.

To be fair, perhaps this just demonstrates that there is a limit to how much any Royal can branch out without professional or trade skills.

JHound · 20/08/2026 17:13

Nihongo · 20/08/2026 16:25

True, but the cost of maintaining a decent lifestyle in California is eyewatering - the property taxes alone on the house they were living in was probably about $100,000 a year or more.

I don’t imagine the cost of being in the UK is all that cheaper.

JHound · 20/08/2026 17:14

ERthree · 20/08/2026 16:35

For those saying Dim and Sparkles are returning because of Charles's health and the need for him to see his Grandchildren, why didn't the grifters rush to Thomas Markle's side when he had his leg amputated last year? Does his health and desire to meet his grandchildren not matter in the same way. Of course it doesn't he has no money therefore the pair have nothing to gain from moving closer to him. The pair of them are vile.

Why would they rush to Thomas Markle’s side? They are no contact given his tendency to disparage his daughter in the press. If he was my dad I would have no contact with him either.

Harry still has a relationship with his dad so it’s rather different.

InterIgnis · 20/08/2026 17:16

If they’re not selling their home in the U.S, I would imagine it’s because Charles is terminal and Harry wants to be there with him. They can then return home easily enough.

BiteSizeByzantine · 20/08/2026 17:17

Araminta1004 · 20/08/2026 08:29

No, I reckon they want a British education for their kids so they become properly British and are shaped in their heritage. And to mark their territory. And maybe to get away from US politics.

This, otherwise theyll always be outsiders.

Sartre · 20/08/2026 17:17

ERthree · 20/08/2026 16:35

For those saying Dim and Sparkles are returning because of Charles's health and the need for him to see his Grandchildren, why didn't the grifters rush to Thomas Markle's side when he had his leg amputated last year? Does his health and desire to meet his grandchildren not matter in the same way. Of course it doesn't he has no money therefore the pair have nothing to gain from moving closer to him. The pair of them are vile.

Because he’s a shit dad maybe who sold his story to the press after Meghan had pleaded with him not to?

Sartre · 20/08/2026 17:18

InterIgnis · 20/08/2026 17:16

If they’re not selling their home in the U.S, I would imagine it’s because Charles is terminal and Harry wants to be there with him. They can then return home easily enough.

They’ve said their kids are enrolled in schools here, or so I read anyway so a bit extreme if it’s only temporary.

Port1aCastis · 20/08/2026 17:20

Can't imagine a son of the King being skint and nobody knows what's in his bank account.

JHound · 20/08/2026 17:21

Sartre · 20/08/2026 17:17

Because he’s a shit dad maybe who sold his story to the press after Meghan had pleaded with him not to?

It’s weird how people seem to hold her going no-contact with her dad as a sign of poor character. People on MN go no contact with parents for far less!

Error404FucksNotFound · 20/08/2026 17:21

Yes, they probably are running low (from their point of view). I'm sure their family won't see them homeless.

Dontcallmescarface · 20/08/2026 17:28

My theory is that his dad's cancer has returned and it's terminal so Harry has decided to come back to spend whatever time is left to be with him. FWIW I don't think Harry dislikes his dad really I think it's more the "system" he has an issue with. Like I said it's just my thoughts and not worth a penny really.

InterIgnis · 20/08/2026 17:30

Sartre · 20/08/2026 17:18

They’ve said their kids are enrolled in schools here, or so I read anyway so a bit extreme if it’s only temporary.

Not really. The kids will need education, and that means, unless interested in home schooling, attending school where they are. They’re young, and moving them after a couple of years isn’t a big deal.

SoThatwasSummer · 20/08/2026 17:34

I'm sure he was left a hefty sum by his mum /grandma and great grandma .

BippidyBoppety · 20/08/2026 17:36

It originally sounded like a personal decision and possibly what he discussed with Charles on the recent visit but press are reporting that Charles, W&K only found out a few days ago?! So they planned it all in secret and dropped the bomb on the family just like their departure? It also suggests maybe Charles's health isn't (?) taking a turn for the worse and he wanted Harry back.

press are reporting

Who, I wonder, is feeding the press this stuff?

readingmakesmehappy · 20/08/2026 17:38

I wouldn’t want to live in Trump’s America.

Mysterian · 20/08/2026 17:43

I think Harry is regretting living in a country without a Greggs. Rumour has it even MM is partial to their grease topped pizzas.

TheignT · 20/08/2026 18:11

BrokenBiscuitss · 20/08/2026 13:31

This is a terrible idea from MMs perspective. What does she think shes going to do here? Because shes not going to be getting any gigs

If, and it's only an if, Harry is desperately homesick she might have agreed to give England another go for his sake.