Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have returned to the United Kingdom after residing in the United States for the past six years, according to reports from U.K. media. The couple’s unexpected decision to come back to Britain was disclosed less than a week ago, as confirmed by various media outlets including the BBC and the Daily Telegraph. Their arrival was noted when their private charter flight from Van Nuys, California, landed at Birmingham International Airport at approximately noon local time, as indicated by flight-tracking websites.
Their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have been enrolled in British schools and are set to commence classes in September. The family intends to reside at a private residence outside of London, although the exact location has not been disclosed.
Having relinquished their royal duties over six years ago, Harry and Meghan departed the U.K. to pursue business opportunities with Netflix and Spotify. Tensions arose with the Royal Family due to allegations of insensitivity towards Meghan’s mental health and accusations of racism and media manipulation. Harry has recently shown interest in reconciling with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. However, relations with his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, remain strained.
The decision to move back to the U.K. has sparked speculation and discussions on the implications for their relationship with the Royal Family and the British media, with experts weighing in on the situation.