Harry and Meghan Return to a Bleaker Britain With No Patience Left
Summary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Britain in 2026 after six years living abroad. They left in 2020 seeking financial independence and space to raise their family, but the country they returned to is facing economic challenges, higher living costs, and longer waits for public services.Key Facts
- Harry and Meghan left Britain in January 2020 to step back from royal duties and live partly in North America.
- Since then, Britain experienced COVID-19, completed Brexit, faced energy price shocks, and had political instability with four prime ministers in six years.
- The average real income per person in Britain was slightly lower in early 2026 than it was in 2020.
- Food prices rose by 38% between January 2020 and July 2026.
- The number of people waiting for NHS treatment increased from 4.4 million in 2019 to 7.3 million in 2026.
- Despite economic growth and high employment, many British people feel poorer due to rising costs and stretched public services.
- Harry described the British press as toxic and cited racism as a reason for leaving.
- The challenges Harry and Meghan faced reflect broader struggles in British society beyond the royal family.
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