Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have visited Nottingham in the East Midlands for their first joint public engagement since returning to Britain from California, according to a BBC report.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in the city on Thursday and visited the Community Recording Studio, a charity that supports people through creative and community-based activities.
During the visit, the couple interacted with members of the public, hugging supporters and posing for selfies. They were also expected to visit two additional locations in Nottingham, including a food bank.
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Their appearance comes after the couple reportedly returned to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, in August, following six years in California.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working members of the British Royal Family in 2020 and subsequently established a life in the United States. Their decision marked a significant change in their relationship with the monarchy.
Despite their return to Britain, questions remain about their official status within the Royal Family. In September, a letter sent on behalf of King Charles III by the Lord Chamberlain, a senior Royal Household official, reportedly reaffirmed that the couple would continue to be treated as private citizens and would not use the styles of His and Her Royal Highness.
The letter also confirmed that the arrangements established under the 2020 Sandringham Agreement remain in place. The agreement ruled out a hybrid arrangement that would have allowed Harry and Meghan to retain their status as working royals while pursuing independent commercial activities.
Their Nottingham visit highlights their continued engagement with communities and charitable organisations, even as their relationship with the monarchy remains governed by the terms agreed upon when they stepped away from official royal duties.
