Meghan Markle's 'major condition for Prince Harry if she's to return to the UK'

Meghan Markle has set a "major condition" for her return to the UK, according to a Royal expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who tied the knot in 2018, lived in England until 2020. They then chose to step back from their senior Royal duties and relocated from their Windsor residence to a mansion in California, USA.

Since their move stateside, the couple's visits to the UK have been few and far between, with Meghan last seen at the Queen's funeral in 2022. It is now suggested that Meghan will only consider returning to the UK if she and Harry can secure their own accommodation and appropriate security measures.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Royal author and expert Tom Quinn revealed: "Meghan has said she's only prepared to return to England if she and Harry have a place of their own and the security they both feel is essential. Meghan will never return to the UK and stay with her husband's relatives.

If the couple manage to find a permanent home and sort out the security issue they will certainly want to bring their children to the UK but it's going to take a lot of diplomacy to get to the point where Archie and Lili are able to develop a genuine and warm relationship with their cousins George, Charlotte and Louis", reports the Mirror.

Following Harry's successful bid to take his case to the Appeal Court against the High Court's decision that the level of protection he and his family receive in Britain is reasonable, this development comes.

The Sussexes lost their full taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals back in 2020.

Moreover, just last June, the couple were also evicted from Frogmore Cottage, leaving them without a residence in the United Kingdom.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's representatives have been contacted for comment.

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