Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Return to Britain

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK six years after relocating to California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, landed at Birmingham International Airport on a private flight from Van Nuys, California.

According to The Associated Press, they arrived at the airport just before noon and left without a visible police presence, relying on their own security team as reported by The Telegraph. Their visit marks an ‘extended’ stay in the UK, following an announcement of such plans by Harry and Meghan.

Both children are set to attend British schools starting in September, and the couple intends to reside at a private location outside of London, though details remain undisclosed. They maintain their home in California as well.

Their return does not equate to a formal resumption of royal duties, as they remain nonworking royals. King Charles III is aware of their move and looks forward to spending time with his grandchildren, a sentiment echoed by Prince William and Princess Kate.

“Prince William was blindsided,” Kinsey Schofield, the host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” told Fox News Digital.

Royal experts expressed concern over Harry and Meghan’s extended stay. Despite recently expressing a desire to spend more time in Britain, Harry’s full family return caught Prince William off guard, as noted by Schofield.

Previously, Harry expressed reluctance to return to the UK due to security concerns. In May 2025, he told the BBC he could not envision bringing his family back unless security measures improved. This surprise return defies his earlier stance on safety in Britain.

Kensington Palace has not commented on these private family matters. The situation presents new challenges for Prince William, who now navigates developments he neither initiated nor requested.

For further context and analysis, Stephanie Giang-Paunon reports on these events for Fox News Digital.