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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the United Kingdom from the United States later this month, accompanied by their 7-year-old son Archie and 5-year-old daughter Lilibet. The couple will reside in a private, non-royal residence outside of London, maintaining their royal titles without carrying out official royal duties. Following their decision to return, questions have resurfaced regarding whether their security will again be funded by public funds.

London, 7 September: Having stepped away from the British royal family and relocated to the US six years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now planning to move back to the UK. However, this return does not signify a resumption of royal responsibilities. Joined by their children — 7-year-old Prince Archie and 5-year-old Princess Lilibet — they are expected to begin schooling in the UK starting September.

According to reports, the Sussex Duke and Duchess will live in a private residence outside London, sustaining their royal status without official duties. The couple’s unexpected announcement to return has once again brought the issue of publicly funded security arrangements into the spotlight in Britain.

Since leaving active royal roles in 2020 and moving to the US, their British security detail was scaled back. In the United States, Harry and Meghan have arranged security at their own expense. Both are high-profile public figures, and Prince Harry’s military service in Afghanistan adds significance to security considerations. If Harry does not receive taxpayer-funded protection after stepping back from active royal duties, he and his family must cover the costs for their own security.

Security expenses have been a source of prolonged tension between Harry and the British Home Office. According to The Times, there are currently no plans to provide armed security funded by taxpayers for the couple and their family. Last year, after a legal attempt to reverse the downgrade of their security in the US failed, Prince Harry told the BBC, “The reduction in security arrangements makes it impossible to bring my family to the UK.” The level of protection Harry has requested matches that provided to the King and Queen, the Princes and Princesses of Wales (William and Catherine), and their three children.

Following the announcement this month about their plans to relocate from America to Britain, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that security arrangements are a “private matter.” He declined to comment on the costs related to their protection, saying, “This is a private issue for Harry and Meghan, and I wish them well in their decisions.”

Harry and Meghan announced on January 8, 2020, that they would step back from senior royal roles, expressing a desire for financial independence and a plan to split their time between the UK and North America. The media dubbed this move “Megxit.” Subsequently, distancing came amid tensions involving their roles in the royal family, treatment by the British tabloid press, and Meghan’s experience with alleged discriminatory behavior.

In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the couple made serious allegations regarding pressures within the royal family and racial discrimination directed at Meghan. This worsened the relationship between Harry and the royal household. Furthermore, Harry’s 2023 memoir Spare revealed additional internal family disputes, deepening the estrangement especially with his brother Prince William.

Since relocating from Canada to Montecito, California in 2020, Harry and Meghan have focused on their professional and public lives outside royal duties, securing financial independence through projects including Netflix productions. Recent years have shown some thawing in Harry’s relationship with the royal family, particularly with his father, King Charles, following the King’s health issues. Reports indicate increased family meetings in 2026.

One of the main reasons for their return to the UK is reportedly their children’s education and a desire to reduce the distance from relatives.

Prince Harry shares a close connection to Nepal and Gurkha soldiers. He has spent significant time with British Gurkhas and visited Nepal. Following the 2015 earthquake, he contributed to rebuilding efforts through the Lapoo Village Development Committee in northern Gorkha. Harry has expressed admiration for the natural beauty of the Himalayan range and Bardiya National Park in Nepal, describing these memories as unforgettable. Having served alongside Gurkhas in Afghanistan, he takes great pride in their bravery, selflessness, and professionalism, often praising their courage and dedication.

Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon and state party chair Nikki Fried engaged in a heated phone exchange regarding socialism and campaign challenges. Nixon expressed frustration over insufficient support from the party, while Fried warned that Nixon’s association with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) could provide Republicans with ammunition to attack. This disagreement highlights the divide between the progressive base and the party establishment, complicating efforts to unify Democrats in Florida.

The dispute emerged during a phone call where Nixon and Fried debated the influence of socialism and the difficulties faced while campaigning in Florida. According to an Axios report, the argument underscored the ideological differences between the party’s progressive wing and its leadership.

Previously, Nixon secured a victory by defeating Alex Vindman in the primary. Democrats are currently confronting a tough challenge to unseat Republican Senator Ashley Moody. The conflict between Nixon and Fried adds further tension to the party’s unity efforts. Nixon aired complaints about not receiving adequate backing from the party leadership.

Fried cautioned that Nixon’s ties to the DSA could give Republicans an opportunity to launch attacks. Sources indicate that both leaders spoke sharply to one another on the call. However, a party official denied that Fried engaged in such conduct. “Nikki wants her to distance herself from the DSA and socialism,” a person familiar with Nixon’s side said. Reportedly, Nixon told Fried during the call, “You have not supported me from the start, and now you’re telling me how to run my campaign?” Nixon also urged, “Stop gaslighting me!” Party officials noted that Nixon’s team repeatedly tried to reach Fried by phone but received no answer. The topic of socialism and its impact raises significant concerns in Florida, especially among Hispanic voters from Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Nicaragua, as well as Jewish voters, who are particularly sensitive to the issue.

Since the Israeli offensive began in October 2023, over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed, highlighting a critical shortage of burial space in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Awqaf Ministry, more than 40 cemeteries have been destroyed since the conflict started, and 60 cemeteries were already full. From seven collective burial sites at hospitals, 529 bodies have been retrieved, while at least 1,200 Palestinians have died even after the ceasefire.

September 23, Kathmandu. The ongoing Israeli attacks, supported by the United States, have caused the death toll in Gaza to rise daily. International media reports reveal a severe lack of adequate burial sites. Many cemeteries have been demolished during the attacks, and the remaining ones are completely full. This dire situation has forced grieving families to seek alternative burial options.

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Gaza states that more than 40 cemeteries have been destroyed since the onset of the war. Israeli forces have also restricted access to cemeteries under their control, exacerbating the shortage of burial spaces. Continuous Israeli bombings and forced displacement have uprooted millions of Palestinians, with some areas traditionally used for burials now serving as shelters for displaced persons.

Twenty-year-old Omar Al-Sahawi shared his experience of searching for a burial site for his father. His 40-year-old father, Mohammad, was shot dead near Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line,’ a military zone designated by Israel. Mohammad ran a small shop selling tea and coffee on the street in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. He was killed on June 10 when he sustained a fatal neck wound.

Omar managed to relocate his father’s body to the Zeitoun cemetery, where many graves are clustered together, many belonging to victims of Israeli attacks. Due to space shortages and challenging conditions during the conflict, many graves are marked only by stones with papers bearing the names of the deceased. Omar said, “Standing between the graves, I saw many burial sites. Sand dunes and people were buried beneath. The graves were just simple stones with a paper showing the martyr’s name. There was no proper structure.”

Currently, the cost of a burial plot is roughly 500 shekels (about $167), which Omar’s family could not afford. Therefore, they had to seek alternatives. Omar explained, “There was no space to create a new grave, so I had to bury my father in my uncle’s plot.”

Government services in Gaza are entirely halted, and the threat of Israeli strikes remains constant. Thousands of Palestinians killed in the conflict remain missing, many reportedly buried in gardens, schools, or hospital grounds. Since the conflict began in October 2023, more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed. Though some calm followed last year’s ceasefire, at least 1,200 Palestinians have died since then. Authorities in Gaza have reported recovering 529 bodies from seven mass graves at hospitals.

When Israeli violence subsided briefly, families were able to retrieve Mohammad’s body and take it for a proper burial. According to the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, over 40 cemeteries have been destroyed, and 60 were already full at the conflict’s start. Israeli military restrictions have limited access to cemeteries under their control, reducing the number of available burial plots.

Israeli bombings and forced displacement have driven millions of Palestinians from their homes. Areas once designated for burial have become shelters for displaced persons. Gaza officials report a shortage of grave markers and materials, pushing burial costs to between 700 and 1,000 shekels. Where temporary graves are unavailable, burials are sometimes marked by rubble, earth, and tin sheets.

Ikrami Al-Madlal, the media officer for the Awqaf Ministry, stated that 60 cemeteries were already full when the war began. The ministry is searching for new burial sites and faces ongoing challenges relocating bodies from temporary sites to proper cemeteries. (With agency contributions)