Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom after residing in the United States for six years, according to reports from U.K. media. The couple’s unexpected decision to come back to Britain was confirmed by outlets like the BBC and the Daily Telegraph. Their flight from Van Nuys, Calif., landed at Birmingham International Airport around noon local time, as shown by flight-tracking websites.
Their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, are set to begin classes at British schools in September. The family will be residing in a private, nonroyal home outside of London, although the exact location has not been disclosed.
Harry and Meghan stepped away from their royal responsibilities over six years ago to pursue business ventures with platforms such as Netflix and Spotify. Their relationship with the rest of the Royal Family deteriorated swiftly after the couple accused palace staff of being unsupportive of Meghan’s mental health and made allegations of racism and media manipulation within the family.
Recently, Harry has shown interest in reconciling with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. However, tensions persist with his brother, Prince William, the next in line for the throne.
A video analysis by Deadline’s Dominic Patten discusses the motivations behind Harry and Meghan’s return to the U.K. and the potential implications for their relationship with the Royal Family and the British media.