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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are set to return to the United Kingdom, potentially signaling the conclusion of a prolonged disagreement with the royal family.

The Daily Telegraph stated that the couple will not continue their duties as active members of the royal family, but returning to Britain allows King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer, to spend more time with his grandchildren.

Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal responsibilities in 2020 and relocated to the United States, claiming there was hostility and racist behavior from the media and the royal family. However, in recent months, there have been indications that their difficult relationship is starting to improve.

Below is a chronology of recent occurrences involving Harry and the British royal family.

July 2016

Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle encountered each other on a blind date arranged by a shared acquaintance.

Nov. 8, 2016

Harry confirms that Markle is his girlfriend and criticizes the media’s coverage of her. He expresses concern for her safety and claims that the press has gone too far, employing “racial undertones” in their reporting. His remarks bring to mind the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana, who was killed in a car accident while being chased by photographers.

Nov. 27, 2017

Harry and Meghan reveal their engagement.

May 19, 2018

Meghan and Harry tie the knot in an elaborate ceremony held at Windsor Castle.

2019-onwards

Harry files legal actions against three media companies — Rupert Murdoch’s News Group, the Mirror Group, and Associated Newspapers. He asserts that reports concerning his school years, youthful antics, and romantic relationships were acquired through hacking, eavesdropping, trickery, or other unlawful methods.

May 6, 2019

Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie, has arrived.

Jan. 8, 2020

Harry and Meghan reveal their intention to “step back” from their roles as senior members of the royal family and seek financial self-sufficiency. This choice quickly leads to a significant conflict, prompting the couple to relocate to California, Meghan’s home country.

February 2020

The group responsible for royal security determines that Harry will no longer be provided with the same degree of public-funded protection as he previously received when he was a full-time member of the royal family. Harry subsequently initiates legal proceedings against the U.K. government regarding the security decision.

Feb. 11, 2021

Meghan prevails in a lawsuit for breach of privacy against the publisher of Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers, concerning the release of a letter she wrote in 2018 to her separated father.

June 4, 2021

Meghan and Harry’s daughter, Lilibet, has been born.

Sept. 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 following seven decades of reign. Her eldest son ascends to the throne as King Charles III.

Jan. 10, 2023

Harry’s autobiography “Spare,” which was written with the help of a ghostwriter, is released and achieves great success. It details Harry’s sorrow following his mother’s passing when he was 12, his disappointments with his royal duties, and his anger towards his father, brother, stepmother, and the press, among others.

May 6, 2023

King Charles is officially crowned at Westminster Abbey. Harry is present without Meghan or the kids.

June 6-7, 2023

Harry gives testimony in his legal battle with the Mirror Group, marking him as the first member of the British royal family in over a hundred years to take the stand.

Dec. 5, 2023

A three-day legal proceeding commences regarding Harry’s dispute about his security. The prince’s attorneys contend that the choice to reduce his protection was “unlawful and unjust.”

Dec. 15, 2023

Harry prevails in his legal battle with the Mirror Group after a court determines that Mirror newspapers employed private investigators to gather personal details and participated in unlawful phone tapping for more than ten years. He is granted reimbursement for legal expenses and receives 140,000 pounds ($190,000) in compensation.

Feb. 5, 2024

Buckingham Palace states that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo treatment. Authorities have not specified the type of cancer the monarch is facing.

Feb. 7, 2024

Prince Harry travels to the U.K. from California to see his father. He leaves the following day.

Feb. 28, 2024

The Supreme Court rejects Harry’s security request. He challenges the ruling.

Jan. 22, 2025

The owner of the tabloid newspaper The Sun resolves a legal dispute, providing Harry with a complete and clear apology for violating his privacy from 1996 to 2011, including cases involving illegal actions.

May 2, 2025

Three judges from the Court of Appeal reject Harry’s case, stating that the security decision was “reasonable.” Harry comments during an interview that this ruling prevents him from bringing his wife and children to his home country.

May 3, 2025

In a lengthy and often heartfelt TV interview, Harry expresses his desire for reconciliation while also highlighting past complaints against the royal family, the U.K. government, and the press.

Sept. 8, 2025

Harry returns to the U.K. to support his charitable work as indications emerge of a warming in his strained ties with other members of the royal family. The visit coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.

Sept. 10, 2025

Harry meets King Charles for tea in London, marking their first encounter in over a year.

Oct. 17, 2025

Prince Andrew reveals he is stepping down from his royal title as the Duke of York and relinquishing other honors following renewed attention on his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

July 10, 2026

King Charles welcomes Harry and reunites with his family for the first time in several years as they work to mend their differences. Harry, Meghan, and their two children met with the monarch and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, a rural residence located west of London.

Aug. 19, 2026

Reports indicate that Harry and Meghan plan to return to the United Kingdom, although they will not take on their previous duties as active members of the royal family.