Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are increasingly cementing their future in California, with royal biographer Andrew Morton arguing that the couple are unlikely to ever return to live in the United Kingdom as the Duke of Sussex grows more disconnected from the institution and country that shaped his early life.
The assessment, delivered during an appearance on the Daily Mail's Palace Confidential program, comes as speculation continues over the Sussexes' long-term relationship with Britain and the Royal Family. More than six years after stepping back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan remain prominent global figures, but their links to royal life appear increasingly limited.
"Every month that goes by, Harry is more isolated from his old world," Morton said during the interview with columnist Richard Kay. The biographer suggested the couple's move to California was not a temporary departure from royal life but a permanent shift away from Britain.
The comments arrive at a time when King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales continue to reshape the modern monarchy while managing a demanding royal calendar. Meanwhile, Harry's appearances in Britain have become infrequent and largely tied to court proceedings, charity commitments or major family events.
Unlike the Duke, Meghan has rarely returned to the UK since the couple's departure in 2020. Morton argued that the Duchess of Sussex has fully embraced her life in the United States and is focused on developing business ventures and media projects rather than rebuilding ties to the royal institution.
According to Morton, Meghan has "put the Royal Family firmly into her rear view mirror" and "couldn't care less" about palace life. Those remarks reflect Morton's personal assessment rather than any confirmed position from Meghan herself, who has not publicly commented on the claims.
The debate over the Sussexes' future has resurfaced in recent weeks amid renewed attention on royal family events. Interest surrounding the guest list for Peter Phillips' upcoming wedding has highlighted the extent to which Harry and Meghan remain outside the core circle of working royals. While senior family members are expected to attend, there has been no indication that the Sussexes will be involved.
That absence has fueled broader questions about whether any meaningful reconciliation remains possible between Harry and the institution he left behind. Since relocating to California, the Duke has publicly detailed his grievances through an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Netflix documentary series featuring the couple, and his memoir Spare.
Morton, whose biography of Diana, Princess of Wales helped shape public understanding of royal life in the 1990s, framed the current situation as a gradual but unmistakable separation. His argument is that distance, time and competing priorities have steadily reduced Harry's ties to Britain, even as the Duke continues to make occasional visits.
