Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have landed 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 announcement follows the couple’s unexpected decision to return to Britain, which took place less than a week ago. Outlets including the BBC and the Daily Telegraph covered the story, with the Daily Telegraph noting that their aircraft touched down at Birmingham International Airport around noon local time.
Flight tracking services indicated that a private charter flight from Van Nuys, California, arrived at the airport at 11:56 a.m.
The couple’s children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have already been registered at schools in the U.K. and are set to begin classes in September. The family intends to reside in a private home outside of London, although they have not disclosed the specific location.
Over six years ago, Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles and departed the U.K. to pursue income through lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify.
Their relationship with the rest of the Royal Family deteriorated rapidly as the couple claimed that palace staff had been unresponsive to Meghan’s mental health needs and made allegations of racism and media manipulation against family members.
Recently, Harry has shown a desire for reconciliation in hopes of spending more quality time with his father, King Charles, who is currently receiving treatment for an undisclosed cancer. However, tensions with his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, persist.
Deadline’s Dominic Patten discusses Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to return to the U.K., the motivations behind it, and its potential implications for their connections with the Royal Family and the British media.