The royal digest for the week of August 22-29, 2026, brought us several major news stories. The main sensation was the return of the Sussexes to the UK, as well as the striking image of Princess Alexia of the Netherlands and other important events from the lives of royal families.

Reverse "Megxit": Harry and Meghan Return

After six years of living in California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their children, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, have officially returned to the UK. British publications reported that the Sussexes arrived on a private jet on August 26. Their pets – dogs Mia and Pula – also arrived with them.

The press has already dubbed this event "reverse Megxit," by analogy with the term that appeared in 2020 when the couple stepped back from royal duties. The couple plans to settle in a private home outside London, but will retain their estate in Montecito, California. Insiders emphasize that Harry and Meghan remain "non-working" members of the royal family and do not intend to return to official duties. Time will tell how true this is.

The main reason for the move was the children's education. Archie and Lilibet have already been enrolled in a British school, where classes will begin in September. The name of the educational institution is being kept secret for security reasons, which the couple is extremely scrupulous about. It is only known that the school is located near their new home.

Princess Alexia at the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

On August 23, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, along with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, attended the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit. The appearance of the 21-year-old princess alongside her mother became a true symbol of generational continuity for the Dutch royal family.

For the event, Alexia chose a striking strapless jumpsuit by Alice + Olivia with a draped bodice and wide-leg trousers. The look was complemented by an Esmée belt by Sézane, brown suede knee-high boots by Gianvito Rossi, a Cartier Tank watch, and a gold smiley necklace by Rosa de la Cruz.

The race concluded with a victory for British McLaren driver Lando Norris, to whom King Willem-Alexander personally presented the winner's trophy on the podium.

Crown Princess Victoria and the Environmental Agenda

On August 25, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden participated in the award ceremony for the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize. The event took place at Stockholm City Hall as part of World Water Week – an annual international forum dedicated to water resource issues. The Crown Princess has been a patron of this award since 1997.

The 2026 winner was 17-year-old Canadian student Moroti Adegboyega. He received the award for his Ecoferroquatics project – a platform that uses artificial intelligence and magnets to selectively remove plastic from water without harming marine life.

Crown Princess Victoria's participation in the ceremony underscores her long-standing and consistent involvement in the environmental agenda. For many years, she has served as a patron of the award, personally presenting diplomas to finalists and interacting with young scientists from around the world.

Just one day after the Stockholm Junior Water Prize ceremony, Crown Princess Victoria participated in the opening of the Storengen wetlands in Katrineholm. The restoration of these wetlands is part of the EU-funded BaltCOP project, which will run until 2027. Its main goal is to reduce nutrient leakage into the Baltic Sea.