Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the United Kingdom after residing in the United States for six years, according to reports from the U.K. media. The surprise announcement of their return was covered by outlets such as the BBC and the Daily Telegraph, which detailed their arrival at Birmingham International Airport via a private charter flight from Van Nuys, California.
Their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have already been enrolled in British schools and are set to begin classes in September. The family intends to live in a private, nonroyal residence outside of London, although the exact location has not been disclosed.
Having relinquished their royal duties over six years ago to pursue endeavors with Netflix and Spotify, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the Royal Family has been strained. They have spoken out about the insensitivity of palace staff towards Meghan’s mental health, as well as allegations of racism and media manipulation within the family.
Despite tensions with Prince William, Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation to spend more time with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. Watchers speculate on the reasoning behind their return to the U.K. and its implications on their relationship with the Royal Family and the British press.
