Prince Harry and his spouse Meghan touched down in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in their lives after spending six years in the United States, according to reports from U.K. media.
This development follows less than a week after the couple announced their unexpected return to Britain, a move that caught both fans and critics off guard. Outlets like the BBC and the Daily Telegraph covered the story, with the latter noting that their aircraft landed at Birmingham International Airport around noon local time.
Tracking services indicated that a private charter flight from Van Nuys, California, arrived at the airport at 11:56 a.m.
Their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have already registered at schools in Britain and are set to begin classes in September. The family intends to reside in a private, non-royal home located outside London, although they have not disclosed the exact location.
More than six years ago, Harry and Meghan stepped away from their royal responsibilities and departed the U.K. to pursue income through profitable deals with Netflix and Spotify.
Relations with the broader Royal Family deteriorated rapidly as the couple alleged that palace staff had shown a lack of sensitivity toward Meghan’s mental health, while also accusing family members of racism and manipulating the media.
Recently, Harry has shown a desire for reconciliation in hopes of spending more time with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. However, his relationship with his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, remains strained.
Deadline’s Dominic Patten shares insights on Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the U.K., exploring the motivations behind their move and its potential implications for their relationship with the Royal Family and the British media.