Prince Harry and Meghan Markle standing together at a public appearance
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Touch Down in the UK With Their Kids

The Sussexes have officially swapped Montecito for London after landing across the pond with Archie and Lilibet.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

The Sussexes have officially returned to British soil. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a high-profile international trip to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, bringing their two young children along for the journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The family of four packed up their routine at their primary residence in Montecito, California, before touching down across the pond. The rare collective travel of the full household unit back to the UK immediately captured major global attention and reignited intense interest in the California-based royals. ## Why did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK? While Prince Harry has made several brief solo trips back to his home nation over the past few years for high-profile legal matters and charitable commitments, joint travel involving Meghan Markle and their children remains a far less common occurrence. Packing up the kids for an international flight marks a notable event for the couple's busy schedule. This sudden departure from their home base in California stands out as one of the few instances the entire family has returned to British territory together since stepping back from their senior royal positions and building a new life on the West Coast. Every time the Duke and Duchess set foot back on UK ground, fans and royal watchers quickly take notice of their movements. ## How is the Royal Family reacting to Prince Harry's UK return? Reports regarding reactions from the royal family surrounding Prince Harry's return show just how much weight his visits carry across the entertainment and news landscapes. The ongoing narrative between the Duke of Sussex and his extended family continues to serve as one of the most heavily discussed topics in modern pop culture. The unexpected mid-week arrival follows ongoing chatter and speculation about when the family might next visit Britain together. Whether this latest trip includes any personal meetups or private reunions with relative family members behind closed doors remains a point of massive interest for followers of the royal story. With their flight officially in the books, the Sussexes are now settled into the UK following their Wednesday touchdown. Pop-culture watchers and headlines around the world are keeping tight tabs on what this latest cross-country journey will bring next.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle standing together at a public appearance
Lady Eliza Spencer (pictured above on June 14) called the relocation “exciting.”
“We would love to be able to find some time to visit,” the 34-year-old (pictured above on the left in May 2018) told The Mirror UK.
Markle and Harry landed in Birmingham on Wednesday.
The duo arrived with their two kids — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet (pictured above in December 2025.)
News broke last week of the couple’s decision. (Pictured above: Markle and Harry on Aug. 8.)

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Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travel to the UK with their children?
Yes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in the UK on Wednesday accompanied by their two children.
Where do Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live?
The couple resides primarily in Montecito, California, after stepping back from their senior royal duties.