ROYAL FAMILY NEWSMeghan Markle, Prince Harry and Their Children Touch Down in the U.K. on Private Charted Jet to Start Fresh Chapter Abroad 6 Years After Leaving
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are staying in the U.K. for an 'extended period of time.'
Aug. 26 2026, Published 12:46 p.m. ET
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrived back in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 26, alongside their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly flew on a private chartered jet from their home in California and landed in Birmingham around lunchtime, The Telegraph noted.
The Private Jet Costs $12,000 Per Flight Hour
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's kids will be attending school in England for the fall term.
Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, flew from the Van Nuys airport on a private Bombardier Global Express XRS luxury jet chartered from California-based Planet Nine Private Air.
Traveling on the pricey plane reportedly costs an estimated $12,000 per hour of flight time.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Moved to California in 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private jet cost $12,000 an hour.
The pair also allegedly had to pay for their own security as they weren't granted taxpayer-funded police protection. The Spare author and the Suits actress are moving back to England after leaving the royal family in 2020 to set up a new life in Montecito, Calif.
Meghan and Harry's comeback was announced on August 19, with People reporting they will be going for an "extended period of time."
Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are set attend school there next month.
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King Charles 'Welcomes' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be 'establishing a private, non-royal home base' in the U.K.
A source told the outlet Meghan and Harry will still maintain their west coast home as well as their vacation property in Portugal while "establishing a private, non-royal home base in Britain."
The location of the family’s new home and the name of children’s school are "being closely guarded."
King Charles was told about the move on August 16 and reportedly "welcomes the opportunity to see more of the Sussex family in a private and personal capacity."
Despite the relocation back to England, there is no indication the duo will return to their royal roles as of yet.
Prince Harry 'Never Stopped Missing' the U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited King Charles last month.
Harry, Meghan and their children last saw the monarch, 77, and Queen Camilla in July during a gathering at Highgrove House.
The Invictus Games founder had allegedly been thinking about returning to his homeland for a while, a People insider spilled.
“Harry never really stopped missing home. He’s missed that sense of connection and belonging. Britain is still home in many ways,” the source said, adding the decision to leave the U.S. was “taken as a family."
“Meghan feels very fortunate that they’re able to give Archie and Lilibet the opportunity to experience both worlds,” another insider divulged. “Harry wants them to understand the world he grew up in and where their family comes from."
