Prince Harry and Meghan Markle already planning to go away UK simply months after return

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to California with their children for Christmas, despite moving back to the UK just two months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to jet back to California with their children for Christmas, despite having relocated to the UK just two months prior.

A close friend of the pair revealed to the Daily Mail that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to celebrate the festive season at their multi-million-pound Montecito mansion in California.

The insider alleged Harry and Meghan are attempting to “keep their heads down between now and Christmas, when they will go back to California for the holidays”.

The Sussexes made an unexpected return to the UK from California in late August. They departed from royal duties six years ago and continue as non-working members of the Royal Family .

Theories surrounding their homecoming have ranged from wanting their youngsters to forge stronger bonds with their grandfather, King Charles III, to speculation that Meghan might be contemplating a comeback to acting.

Prior to their relocation, the King was reportedly delighted at the possibility of enjoying more quality time with his family. Nevertheless, he stood firm that Harry and Meghan would not resume their roles as working royals.

The Royal Family customarily celebrates December at the monarch’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Yet the report indicates the Sussexes will mark Christmas in California rather than joining the traditional gathering.

Harry and Meghan are also said to be planning to divide school breaks and half-term holidays between California and Portugal. This follows a spokesperson for the pair slamming international paparazzi who were caught peering into the grounds of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s school in the UK last month.

Two young men carrying rucksacks and travelling in a white van were allegedly spotted by private security staff and school personnel wandering around the school’s perimeter and observing children.

The spokesperson branded the incident as an “unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children” and an “irresponsible and ill-considered” way to behave near a school.