Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back on British soil, ending a six-year gap since they walked away from royal duties. The couple landed at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday afternoon, bringing along their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to reports from The Telegraph.
What has grabbed everyone's attention isn't just their return, but how they got there. The Sussexes flew in on a private jet built for comfort, not just speed. This isn't your average charter plane, it's a flying suite. The aircraft can hold up to 13 people and can even be turned into an overnight cabin, complete with a double bed and separate sleeping spots for passengers who want privacy.
Step inside, and you'll find soft leather seating, a cozy sofa corner, and two full bathrooms stocked with branded toiletries. As for luggage, the plane can carry roughly 15 suitcases, which sounds like plenty until you consider what Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning.
Sources say the family is gearing up for a much longer stay in the UK this time around, and their travel plans reflect that. Even with all that cargo space, insiders suggest the couple will still need to ship over more of their belongings separately as they settle into a new base in Britain.
None of this comes cheap. A private flight covering the Los Angeles to Britain route can run anywhere between £150,000 and £200,000, depending on the jet model and how it's arranged for the trip.
This isn't the first time the Sussexes have chosen a private jet for a major life move. Back in 2020, when they left Britain for North America, they took a similar route. That journey later showed up in their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, where viewers watched the family fly out with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, and their pets in tow. The footage showed private booths and roomy cabin space, with their dogs comfortably tucked into their own beds mid-flight.
Now, the story has flipped. Instead of leaving with their dogs and a small family unit, Harry and Meghan are arriving with their children, stepping back into a country they once left behind, and reportedly settling in for the long haul this time.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday with children Archie and Lilibet, marking their return to the UK after six years.
- They travelled on a luxury private jet fitted with a double bed, leather seating, two bathrooms, and space for around 15 suitcases.
- Despite the jet's large capacity, the couple is expected to ship extra belongings separately as they set up a UK base.
- A private LA-to-Britain flight of this kind can cost between £150,000 and £200,000.
- The couple used a private jet during their 2020 departure from the UK too, a journey later featured in their Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan.
- This visit is reportedly planned as a much longer stay compared to previous trips.
