Prince Harry And Meghan Prepare UK Move As Archie’s Beloved Chicken Project Stays Behind
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing for an extended stay in the UK, but their reported move could mean leaving behind one of the most personal projects connected to their California home.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their Montecito mansion in 2021 after stepping away from royal duties and relocating their family to the United States.
Now, after years of living in California, Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to spend more time in Britain, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, expected to begin school there next month.
The family’s reported UK accommodation is understood to be a private residence in the Cotswolds. However, details about the property and the exact length of their stay have not been officially confirmed.
One of the things Archie may have to leave behind is the family’s chicken coop, affectionately named “Archie’s Chick Inn.” The unusual feature was introduced to the public through the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary.
The chicken coop has become a recognizable part of the family’s Montecito lifestyle, reflecting the more private and domestic life Harry and Meghan have built in California since leaving royal duties.
According to The Sun, Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, is expected to remain in the United States while the Sussexes spend time in Britain.
However, Harry and Meghan’s dogs, Mia and Pula, are reportedly expected to travel with them. Meanwhile, household staff will reportedly remain responsible for caring for the chickens left at the California property.
The arrangement could allow the Sussexes to maintain their connection with their Montecito home even while establishing a temporary family routine in Britain.
Sources close to Harry and Meghan have reportedly stressed that the couple has no intention of giving up their California mansion. Their reported plans indicate that the property will remain part of their lives.
The Sussexes are also said to be keeping their holiday home in Portugal, giving the family another base outside Britain and the United States.
The decision to retain both properties suggests that the reported UK move may not represent a permanent relocation. Instead, Harry and Meghan could continue moving between their different homes depending on their family and professional commitments.
Reports have suggested that the Sussexes’ stay in Britain could last somewhere between six months and a year. However, there has been no official confirmation from Harry and Meghan regarding a specific timetable.
Their children’s schooling appears to be one of the major factors behind the reported move. Spending more time in Britain could give Archie and Lilibet an opportunity to experience a country closely connected to their father’s family.
At the same time, maintaining their California and Portuguese properties would allow the Sussexes to preserve the lifestyle they have established away from the UK.
For Archie, however, the transition could mean temporarily saying goodbye to his beloved chicken project. While the animals remain in California under the care of staff, the “Chick Inn” could serve as a reminder of the family life the Sussexes have built across the Atlantic.
Whether the reported UK stay lasts six months, a year or becomes something longer remains uncertain. For now, Harry and Meghan appear to be keeping their options open while preparing for another major chapter between Britain and the United States.
