Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK six years after quitting royal life

Ahead of his arrival back in the UK, the Duke of Sussex is set to launch a commercial scheme to help former military personnel.

Harry was speaking to veterans in Washington on Wednesday amid reports he and the Duchess of Sussex plan to move back to Britain with their children.

He told the former service members and defence officials the “world needs more heroes”.

Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt suggested the surprise announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to return home is likely to have left the Prince of Wales “apoplectic”.

Mr Hunt said: “In the long term, the return of the Sussexes to the UK opens up the prospect of two rival courts, William’s and Harry’s.

“In the short term, Harry will be able to deepen his rapprochement with his father.

“And his presence back home will make it harder for his brother to duck a reconciliation.

“The surprise return of Harry and Meghan is likely to have left William apoplectic.”

Following the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back to Britain later this month, a Home Office spokesperson said: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.

“It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”

The home secretary does not get involved in security arrangements for members of the royal family or other key public figures, and decisions are taken by the executive committee for the protection of royalty and public figures (Ravec).

The committee’s membership includes the home office, Metropolitan Police and royal household, who work together to advise the independent chair in making decisions, which are informed by expert risk assessments and in line with government policy.

The Sussexes are expected to retain their homes in Montecito, California, and Portugal, while the duchess will continue to run her lifestyle brand As Ever from their new base outside of London.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to move back to Britain in a shock development more than six years after they relocated to the US, the Press Association understands.

The couple will return to the UK later this month – making their home in a non-royal residence outside of London – and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools.

It is understood there will be no change to Harry and Meghan’s role and status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.