Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK: Reason for private jet draws attention

Having stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom with their children after about six years. It was reported that the family arrived in Birmingham by private jet, and that they plan to establish their new life in a region close to King Charles and Queen Camilla. It was stated that the couple would not resume royal duties.

The family is preparing to build a new life in the United Kingdom.

After relinquishing their official duties in the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had settled in the U.S. state of California. The couple decided to return to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and establish a permanent life there.

It was reported that the family arrived in the United Kingdom by private jet and landed at Birmingham Airport. It was learned that the children are expected to begin their education in the United Kingdom next week.

The private jet choice was driven by their dogs.

It was noted that one of the most striking reasons for the couple's use of a private aircraft was their pets. It was reported that Harry and Meghan rented a private jet so they could bring their dogs, Mia and Pula, to the United Kingdom.

It was alleged that the hourly cost of the aircraft used for the roughly 10‑hour flight was about $12,000. It was also reported that the family left their chickens, kept in their multimillion‑dollar home in California, in the United States.

No Plans to Return to Royal Duties

Harry and Meghan's return to England does not mean the couple will resume their official duties in the royal family. According to information in the British press, the pair will continue to pursue their independent projects and commercial ventures.

It is said that the couple's decision to return was also influenced by the recently re‑established contact with King Charles. Harry and Meghan's meeting with Charles and Camilla at Highgrove House last July had reignited family relations.

Their New Address Will Be Near the Royal Family

It was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their house hunt in England, particularly in the Cotswolds. The area where Harry spent his childhood also draws attention for its proximity to the residences of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

After the couple's return to England, how their relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton will progress is a matter of curiosity. Harry's previously published memoir and his statements have made it known that his relationship with his brother William has been tense for a long time.