Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the United Kingdom to begin a new chapter in their lives after residing in the United States for six years. Their arrival in the UK was confirmed by various media outlets, including the BBC and the Daily Telegraph, which reported that the couple’s plane touched down at Birmingham International Airport at midday local time.
According to flight-tracking websites, a private charter flight from Van Nuys, California, landed at the airport at 11:56 a.m. The couple’s children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have already been enrolled in British schools and are set to commence classes in September. Although the family intends to reside in a private nonroyal property outside of London, the exact location has not been disclosed.
Prince Harry and Meghan relinquished their royal responsibilities over six years ago to pursue opportunities with Netflix and Spotify. Tensions arose with the Royal Family as the couple criticized palace staff for their treatment of Meghan’s mental health and accused certain family members 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 future king, remain strained.
The couple’s decision to move back to the UK has stirred speculation and discussions about their motivations and the implications for their relationship with the Royal Family and the British media.