Meghan Markle Shares First Video Since Returning to the U.K. with Prince Harry, and Archie Has an Accent!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the U.K. with their children and dogs on Aug. 26 — and are now offering a glimpse of their new life in England
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Meghan Markle offered a first look at her family’s return to the U.K. in a new Instagram post on Sept. 13
The video shows the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry spending time with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, and their dogs, Pula and Mia, in the English countryside
In one sweet moment, Archie can be heard speaking with a British accent as he runs alongside his younger sister while she rides her bike
Meghan Markle has shared a first look at her family’s return to the U.K.
In a Sunday, Sept. 13, Instagram post, the Duchess of Sussex, 45, shared a video offering a glimpse of life in England after she and husband Prince Harry recently returned with their children, son Prince Archie, 7, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 5, along with their dogs, Pula and Mia.
The 35-second clip opens with Meghan and Harry, 41, walking hand in hand outdoors before transitioning to scenes of what appear to be Lilibet’s feet warming by a fireplace and Meghan, wearing wellies, splashing through a muddy puddle.
The video then shows Lilibet riding a bicycle as Archie runs alongside her — and appears to have picked up his dad’s British accent. “Go! Go!” the 7-year-old can be heard cheering, his pronunciation sounding distinctly British.
Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” then kicks in as the montage continues with more scenes of the family enjoying the outdoors, including Harry, Archie and Lilibet fishing together on a boat.
Throughout the video, two emojis remain at the top of the screen: a British flag and a red heart.
Meghan and Harry arrived in the U.K. on Aug. 26, just a week after PEOPLE revealed that they were relocating to Harry’s home country with their family for an extended period.
A source told PEOPLE that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their last weekend before their move to the U.K. with close friends, including those of their children and Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland.Following the move, a source close to Harry and Meghan told PEOPLE that settling the children “has been, and remains, their focus.”
“Everything else will fall into place when the time is right,” the insider continued. “There is a lot to do. They have just moved halfway across the world, and it’s been really busy getting the kids settled. Their focus has been on that, and will remain on that, for the time being. They are happy to be back.”
Harry and Meghan’s family plan to make a non-royal residence in the U.K. their home base for an extended period, with Archie and Lilibet attending school in Britain. They will also maintain their home in Montecito.
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A source recently told PEOPLE that Meghan and Harry’s decision to relocate from California, where they settled in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, was not without emotion. “They’ve been planning this for some time, and they feel it’s the right thing for their family, but that doesn’t mean leaving was easy,” they explained.
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A Montecito insider said that what Britain can offer Archie and Lilibet was a big appeal for the Suits alum.
“Meghan feels very fortunate that they’re able to give Archie and Lilibet the opportunity to experience both worlds,” they said, while a source said Harry “wants them to understand the world he grew up in and where their family comes from.”
