Where Will Harry and Meghan Live in the UK? Pair Rumoured To Return to Cotswolds Near Beckhams' Home

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are understood to have relocated permanently to the UK and are now based in or near the Cotswolds town of Burford, close to David and Victoria Beckham's country home, with one of the first reported sightings placing them at exclusive members' club Soho Farmhouse.

Harry and Meghan are said to have ended their six-year stint in Montecito, California, last month and moved to the Oxfordshire countryside with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The decision to settle in the Cotswolds follows years of speculation about a possible reconciliation with the Royal Family after their departure from royal duties in 2020, and raises fresh questions about how visible a role the couple may now play in public life in Britain.

Members Report Meghan's Arrival at Soho Farmhouse

According to members who spoke to a Royalist correspondent, Meghan arrived at Soho Farmhouse shortly before 9am and was introduced to senior staff on site. Witnesses described her as being shown around the facilities during what appeared to be an informal visit. Both the club and representatives for the Sussexes declined to comment when approached, and no images of the reported outing have yet emerged.

Soho Farmhouse, part of the wider Soho House group, has long been a favoured retreat for high-profile figures seeking privacy, with membership reportedly costing around £325 a month, according to Soho House pricing figures published online. Set across a rural estate near the market town of Great Tew, the venue includes cabins, cottages, a spa, restaurants and extensive leisure facilities that attract guests from London and overseas.

Harry's Long-Standing Links to the Cotswolds

Harry has previously spoken of an affinity for the Cotswolds. In his 2023 memoir, Spare, he wrote about once hoping he and Meghan could move into Oxfordshire full time, recalling how much they had enjoyed their time there early in their marriage. The area has often been associated with privacy, countryside walks and a network of high-profile residents who are accustomed to keeping a low profile.

Their return comes amid reports of progress in long-running discussions over Harry's police protection while in Britain, which had required 30 days' notice to Scotland Yard ahead of any visit. It also follows Harry's six-week High Court privacy case against the Daily Mail, a legal battle that highlighted his concerns about personal security and media intrusion. Any permanent or semi-permanent base in the UK is likely to have been chosen with those issues in mind.

Cotswolds Residents React to Royal Neighbours

Locals in the Cotswolds, already accustomed to high-profile residents including David and Victoria Beckham and Liam Gallagher, have said the couple's presence is unlikely to cause much disruption. One hospitality worker in Burford told AFP that residents were used to famous faces and would leave the Sussexes to their privacy.

Businesses in nearby towns have also reported seeing an uptick in interest from visitors asking about celebrity homes, though day-to-day life is said to be continuing much as before.

Burford itself, often described as a gateway to the Cotswolds, is within reach of several private estates and country retreats that appeal to wealthy Londoners and international buyers. The Beckhams' own Cotswolds residence, which has been widely reported on in recent years, is also situated in this part of Oxfordshire, adding to the concentration of high-profile names in the area.