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Prince Harry and Meghan Return to UK After Six Years

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are returning to United Kingdom after six years in California.
King Charles III was informed of their relocation on Aug. 16, 2026, days before the announcement.
Tax advisers say their six-year non-U.K. residency avoids the temporary-non-resident capital-gains rule.
They will lose four years of Foreign Income and Gains relief and inheritance-tax benefits after ten years.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 Parliament passed the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act, creating UK capital gains tax and a non-resident exemption that was used after Princess Diana’s Kensington sale sparked public debate. Later reforms, notably the 28 % rate introduced on 23 June 2010, now also apply to Prince Harry and Meghan’s California residency, intensifying scrutiny of royal tax transparency.

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Story summary

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are returning to United Kingdom after six years in California.
King Charles III was informed of their relocation on Aug. 16, 2026, days before the announcement.
Tax advisers say their six-year non-U.K. residency avoids the temporary-non-resident capital-gains rule.
They will lose four years of Foreign Income and Gains relief and inheritance-tax benefits after ten years.

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