7 British Designers Galerie Would Love to See Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Call On

Six years after their shocking arrival in the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly return to the U.K. to establish a private life while their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, attend school. While the interiors of their stunning Montecito mansion, which they reportedly plan to maintain in addition to a property in Portugal, were kept under tight wraps, Galerie has a list of interior designers who could craft inspiring spaces in their new home.

Ben Pentreath

Should the couple find themselves leaning toward a country estate, Ben Peatreath, who has worked for members of the royal family before, would be an ideal choice. The architectural and interior designer has a portfolio that includes everything from chic urban pieds-à-terre to stately country homes, including a notable recent renovation of a 19^th-century manor house in Wiltshire. The seven-bedroom, five-bath house had plenty of charm, and “something very romantic about it,” Pentreath recalled. But, careful to avoid country home clichés, Pentreath filled the interiors with striking contemporary artworks by Ian Davenport and David Hockney, and chose unexpectedly daring color choices that lend an air of modernity.  “If you only use period elements, you end up living in a shrine to the past,” he said.

Sophie Ashby

For Sophie Ashby, the scheme begins with a rug or an important piece of artwork—a perfect fit for Markle, who has championed cultural institutions and major historical archives during her marriage to Harry. Markle, whose lifestyle brand As Ever was inspired by the Montecito landscape, likely shares many of the same design foundations as Ashby. Last year, the designer introduced the Aurora Collection for Yarn Collective, which leaned on the elements of dawn and morning light. “The collection was born from that fleeting moment between night and day—a palette of memories and moods,” says Ashby. “I’ve been long moved by the sky’s ability to tell stories in color, and this capsule captures that emotion in woven form.”

Luke Edward Hall

English artist, designer, and writer Luke Edward Hall is shaped by his love of nature and fantasy, a great choice for a young family who likes to showcase their budding artists’ masterpieces. Having designed for Christie’s, Burberry, and Liberty London, the creative’s zippy designs are a familiar sight in the U.K., whether on fanciful pillows, wall hangings, wallpaper, or even tableware. Should the Sussexes end up in the countryside, Hall’s portfolio includes a residential restoration of a church hall in West Penwith, Cornwall, and has been renting a cottage on the border of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire for several years.

Miminat Shodeinde

British Nigerian talent Miminat Shodeinde, a Galerie Creative Mind, is “fascinated by how people move through space and how objects shape mood and behavior.” With a design portfolio ranging from modish objects to resplendent homes from South Africa to Spain, her worldly view would resonate with the Duke and Duchess, who are also keeping a home in Portugal. “Rather than make something that’s just beautiful to look at, I want to create environments that people can live inside,” Shodeinde said. To get an up-close look at her process, which “isn’t linear, I soak up everything I see, smell, hear, feel, and taste,” the couple can stop in at her first showroom in London’s St. John’s Wood, which opened last year.

Max Rollitt

Also a Galerie Creative Mind, Max Rollitt is a multifaceted talent whose interiors are defined by their richness in character and sense of unpredictability. By getting his start in furniture and antiques restoration, Rollitt has a unique understanding of the architecture and structure that period pieces require, and how to keep character alive. The same applies for his interiors, which grace a private London home inspired by John Soane, and the restoration of a Gilded Age mansion with architect Peter Pennoyer. “It’s not about everything being exactly correct,” he said. “I want it to sit together properly and in harmony.”

Beata Heuman

For a family that seeks privacy in the comfort of their home, designer Beata Heuman is the perfect fit to create tailored sanctuaries. “Having a calm, safe space is key for a room that you sleep in,” Heuman has said. “But we also like adding surreal elements or dreamlike color combinations to create the feeling of being in another world.” Heuman would be an especially great match for a family who finds peace in nature, with a recent collection of wallpapers crafted for de Gournay rooted in flowers and landscapes.

Francis Sultana

Finishing out the list is Francis Sultana, the go-to interior designer for international collectors whose unique flair for elevated chic, sophistication, and luxury has resulted in bespoke furnishings and textiles, as well as inspiring restaurant environments and unbelievable home projects. Should Harry and Markle opt for a hillside location, or a sprawling estate where they can entertain guests, they may find inspiration in a resplendent retreat he devised overlooking the French Riviera. “They wanted a comfortable place where they could be with family and friends,” the designer said of the Côte d’Azur locale. “Everyone with their independence between the main house and the guest cottage and the pool.” He also redesigned the gardens to add a lawn where children could play.