From Vanity Fair · Stefania Conrieri · · 2m
Harry and Meghan's Nottingham Return
Harry and Meghan make first UK public appearance since returning from California.
In brief
Harry and Meghan make first UK public appearance since returning from California. Harry and Meghan appeared publicly in Nottingham for the first time since returning to the UK, amid ongoing tensions with the royal family. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
First public appearance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived hand in hand in Nottingham for a busy day of engagements.
Intense scrutiny
Their return carries possible repercussions for their relationship with King Charles III, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.
Step down from roles
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their roles as working royals in 2020.
Royal status unchanged
King Charles confirmed their status as private citizens, saying their personal activities do not represent the royal family.
First stop: CRS
Harry met Jah Digga at the Community Recording Studio (CRS), an organization founded in 1991 to introduce young people to music and audio recording.
Second stop: Himmah Hub
Harry and Meghan participated in community cooking activities and shared a meal at the Himmah Hub, a group combating food insecurity.
Third stop: Epic Partners
The Sussexes visited Epic Partners, an organization supporting children, teens, and families in St. Ann’s and Sneinton neighborhoods.
2017 debut
Harry and Meghan made their first public appearance together in Nottingham on December 1, 2017.
2017 fan reaction
Two students from the University of Nottingham set alarms for 6 a.m. to see the couple, calling it a great honor.
World AIDS Day event
The couple attended an event for World AIDS Day at the Nottingham Contemporary Exhibition Centre.
Meghan's first UK event
This is Meghan’s first public engagement since 2022, but she’s also thinking about acting.
Acting rumors
Meghan is reportedly reading scripts and considering a return to acting after her marriage to Harry.
Royal family tensions
The Sussexes won’t have Christmas with the royal family due to ongoing tensions and strained relationships.
Police protection review
Harry fears a delayed decision on publicly funded police protection for the UK after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ordered a review.
The essence
Harry and Meghan appeared publicly in Nottingham for the first time since returning to the UK, amid ongoing tensions with the royal family.
