Prince Harry and Meghan have landed in the United Kingdom to begin a new chapter in Britain after spending the past six years in the United States, according to reports from U.K. media outlets.
The surprise return of the couple was disclosed less than a week ago, catching both fans and critics off guard. Sources like the BBC and the Daily Telegraph confirmed their arrival, noting that their plane touched down at Birmingham International Airport at noon local time.
Flight-tracking platforms indicated that a private charter flight originating from Van Nuys, California, touched down at the airport at 11:56 a.m.
The couple’s children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have been enrolled in British schools and are set to commence classes in September. While the family intends to reside at a private, non-royal property outside of London, the exact location remains undisclosed.
In a significant decision, Harry and Meghan relinquished their royal responsibilities over six years ago to pursue professional opportunities with major platforms like Netflix and Spotify.
Tensions escalated within the Royal Family after the couple criticized palace staff for their handling of Meghan’s mental well-being and raised allegations of racism and media exploitation against certain family members.
Harry has recently expressed a desire for reconciliation to spend more time with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. However, his relationship with his brother, Prince William, the future king, remains strained.
Deadline’s Dominic Patten weighs in on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s move back to the U.K., what may be driving their return and what it could mean for their relationship with the Royal Family and British press.