Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to relocate to the United Kingdom for an extended stay was made collectively "as a family," according to sources close to the couple who spoke to People magazine, shedding new light on why Meghan agreed to return to a country where she has previously said she experienced severe mental health struggles.

A representative for the couple confirmed the move earlier this week, though Harry and Meghan have not personally addressed the decision publicly. In a statement provided to The New York Times, their representative said, "On the heels of a wonderful trip with family and friends this summer, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the U.K. this autumn. They are excited to have their children spend more time in the country that's such an important part of their family's story."

According to sources who spoke with People, the underlying reasoning behind the move centered heavily on Meghan's priorities for the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. A Montecito-based insider said the couple viewed the move as an opportunity for the children specifically. "Meghan feels very fortunate that they're able to give Archie and Lilibet the opportunity to experience both worlds," the source said.

Multiple sources told People the move had been "in the works for about a year," with the current........

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