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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK, six years after leaving royal life behind

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived back in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, six years after they left the country and stepped back from royal life, CNN understands.

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  1. New York Post

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may return to the UK — but don’t expect a single Brit to roll out the red carpet (opens New York Post)

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    “Look, the Brits do not want [Harry]. He’s increasingly alienated and lonely in America. He’s blocked friends and relations in our country. No royals want him back. He’s a thorn in their side."

  2. BBC News

    Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today (opens BBC News)

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    Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to be flying into the country privately from California.

  3. New York Post

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and kids land in the UK six years after Megxit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Page Six confirmed the Sussexes are moving back to the UK for "an extended period of time."

  4. New York Post

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids arrive back in the UK (opens New York Post)

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    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children made their dramatic return to the UK on Wednesday, according to reports.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the UK on Wednesday as they make a fresh start in Britain, UK media says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the UK on Wednesday as they make a fresh start in Britain, UK media says

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK, six years after leaving royal life behind (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived back in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, six years after they left the country and stepped back from royal life, CNN understands.

  7. CBS News

    Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports (opens CBS News)

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    Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States

  9. Forbes

    Harry And Meghan Return To The United Kingdom (opens Forbes)

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    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to settle at a private residence outside London, the BBC reported, but are not expected to return to their roles as working royals.

  10. News Nation Now

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK after 6 years away (opens News Nation Now)

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    The couple’s children have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September.

  11. Newsweek

    Harry and Meghan Return to a Bleaker Britain With No Patience Left (opens Newsweek)

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    Six years after the Sussexes left, they return to a country poorer, angrier and far less trusting of its institutions.

  12. Al Jazeera

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK after royal rift (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The couple quit royal duties six years ago to head to California. It's unclear how they will be received on return.

  13. Fox News

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in UK with kids, marking dramatic return 6 years after royal exit (opens Fox News)

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    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Birmingham Airport with Archie and Lilibet, but no visible police presence was reported at the scene.

  14. NBC New York

    Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain (opens NBC New York)

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    FILE – Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026.

  15. NBC News

    Harry and Meghan arrive for ‘extended’ stay in the U.K. six years after royal exit (opens NBC News)

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    Prince Harry and Meghan arrived back in the U.K. after six years in California, a source close to the family confirmed to NBC News.

  16. New York Post

    Prince Harry’s family member has 2-word reaction to the royal’s shocking UK return (opens New York Post)

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    The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, left Montecito, California, and touched down across the pond with their two kids Wednesday.

  17. Deseret News

    Harry and Meghan’s American dream runs out of steam (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Britain on Wednesday, arriving privately from California with their two children, marking an abrupt end to the couple’s six-year stint in the U.S. and their American dream. Harry and Meghan’s official return to the U.K. was reported by the BBC .

  18. New York Post

    Why the royal family — and  Brits like me — actually need to welcome Harry and Meghan back from America (opens New York Post)

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    While no one in England should be rushing to roll out the red carpet for the pair, a flat-out rejection and refusal to forgive misses the bigger picture.

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