…his voice. As Archie ran ahead calling out “Go! Go!”, some listeners were certain they heard a British-sounding inflection creeping into the seven-year-old’s speech, despite him having spent nearly his entire life in the United States. The moment quickly overshadowed the rest of the footage, turning a quiet family clip into an online talking point.
A Quiet Return to the English Countryside
Harry and Meghan’s move to Britain had been weeks in the making. According to People, the couple arrived on August 26 after flying privately from California to Birmingham with Archie, now seven, and Lilibet, five, for an extended stay.
The relocation is not a return to royal duties. Harry and Meghan remain private, nonworking members of the royal family, with Harry expected to spend time supporting the Invictus community as Birmingham prepares to host the 2027 Invictus Games. Meghan, meanwhile, continues her work with As Ever alongside other entertainment projects.
Singer Joss Stone told Hello! that Harry had spoken to her about schools and community after she moved her own family back from Nashville, recalling that he was drawn to the idea of children growing up “surrounded by family, friends and a strong sense of belonging.”
Ahead of the school term, a Cotswolds school reportedly sent letters asking parents not to photograph or share information about other pupils online, citing the need for a “safe, happy and private environment.” Page Six later reported that this was not the school Archie and Lilibet attend.
The family’s July visit to Britain offered an earlier preview of their ties to the country, including time with King Charles III at Highgrove and a visit to Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home.
The Accent Heard ‘Round the Internet
On September 13, Meghan posted the 35-second video showing Harry, Archie, Lilibet and the family’s dogs, Pula and Mia. The footage opens with Harry and Meghan walking hand in hand down a wooded lane before shifting to bicycles, a fishing outing on a small wooden boat, and a relaxed moment by a campfire.
Lilibet is shown riding a bicycle with a pink-and-white doll tucked near the handlebars, while Archie runs ahead in a pink T-shirt and blue shorts. The clip carries a British flag and heart emoji, a small but pointed nod to the family’s new surroundings.
It was Archie’s brief “Go! Go!” that drew the most attention. Viewers debated whether his voice carried a new British inflection, with comments including:
- “Why does Archie have an accent? He’s only ever lived in the USA… Weird.”
- “Archie sounds British. When he says ‘Go on.'”
- “Archie has an accent after a few days???”
Other viewers focused elsewhere, questioning why Lilibet wasn’t wearing a bike helmet, while another simply called the doll strapped to her bike “adorable.”
Not the First Time This Has Come Up
Meghan has addressed the topic before. In a March 2025 appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, she said Archie and Lilibet “have very American accents” but sometimes pronounce certain words, like “zebra,” the way Harry does.
“They have these little moments where it comes out because they have very American accents, but they say words that are just like him, and I think it’s adorable,” Meghan told Barrymore at the time.
Archie was born in London in 2019 before the family relocated to California in 2020; Lilibet was born in California in 2021. Both children have spent most of their lives in the U.S., though Harry’s British accent has remained part of daily life at home.
Family Milestones: Harry’s Birthday and the Sussex Name
Two days after the countryside video, Meghan marked Harry’s 42nd birthday on September 15 — his first celebrated on British soil in several years. She shared a video and photo montage featuring unseen moments with Archie and Lilibet, along with a clip of the couple on a countryside drive.
Her caption read simply: “He’s simply the best. Happy birthday, my love ❤️.”
The family name has also come up recently. During an episode of With Love, Meghan, Mindy Kaling referred to Meghan as “Markle,” prompting a gentle correction. “You know it’s Sussex now,” Meghan told her. “You have kids, and you go, I share my name with my children… this is our family name. Our little family now.”
What’s Next for Meghan
Alongside the family updates, reports have circulated that Meghan could be considering a return to acting, with early talks reportedly involving a role in Season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, which films in the U.K.
The possibility marks a shift from comments Meghan made in 2022, when she said, “I’m done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not,” when asked about returning to acting.
Nothing has been confirmed. Some reports have suggested talks stalled, while others indicate negotiations remain active. For now, the outcome of any potential role, along with the family’s day-to-day life in Britain, remains private.