Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom after spending the past six years in the United States, according to reports from U.K. media. The couple’s sudden decision to come back surprised both fans and critics alike. Media outlets like the BBC and the Daily Telegraph confirmed their arrival, noting that their private charter flight from Van Nuys, Calif., landed at Birmingham International Airport around noon local time, as indicated by flight-tracking websites.
Their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, have already been enrolled in British schools and are scheduled to begin classes in September. While the family intends to reside in a private nonroyal residence outside of London, the exact location has not been disclosed.
Harry and Meghan had stepped back from their royal duties over six years ago to pursue business opportunities with companies like Netflix and Spotify. Their relationship with the Royal Family deteriorated rapidly as they accused palace staff of insensitivity towards Meghan’s mental health and made allegations of racism and media manipulation against certain family members.
Recently, Harry has shown interest in reconciliation to spend more time with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. However, tensions persist in his relationship with his brother, Prince William, who is next in line for the throne.