Dickie Arbiter Predicts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Could Leave Britain by 2027

Former Buckingham Palace press secretary Dickie Arbiter has cast doubt on how long Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will remain in Britain, suggesting the couple could depart after a significant date in 2027. His forecast comes as the Sussexes balance family arrangements, public commitments and their relationship with the monarchy. Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Arbiter said he could not see the couple staying in the country for an extended period. He suggested they might remain until just after August 31, 2027, a more precise timetable than he offered in earlier remarks. Their return, the article notes, had been described as an extended stay rather than a confirmed permanent move. The date carries particular meaning: August 31, 2027, will be the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. Arbiter said he could imagine Harry and Meghan staying through the anniversary before reconsidering their plans. The couple also have a reason to be in Britain that summer, with the Invictus Games scheduled for Birmingham in July 2027. Arbiter has previously questioned whether the Sussexes would settle in Britain for the long term. In September, he suggested they might head back to California for Christmas, pointing to Meghan’s family ties there. The latest prediction revives the question of where the couple might live next, though the article does not report a confirmed decision from Harry or Meghan. The discussion also touched on the practical pressures shaping the family’s future. Arbiter suggested their financial circumstances could affect their options, while royal commentator Brontë Coy raised the question of where they might relocate. The report offers no final answer, leaving the couple’s longer-term plans uncertain.