The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, with Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children Archie and Lilibet believed to have flown privately from California. They landed in Birmingham shortly before midday on Wednesday.

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined to comment on the arrival.

Sources indicated there was no visible police presence as the family departed the airport. This arrival comes shortly after reports last week that the couple would be relocating to the UK in August, planning to live as non-working royals at a private property in the Cotswolds. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, have reportedly been enrolled in school, with the new term commencing next week.

The Sussexes' return to the UK, where they will reside as non-working royals, has raised questions about their security arrangements. Prince Harry has previously expressed concerns about safety, which he stated have prevented him from bringing his wife and children to the UK. Last year, he lost a legal challenge seeking to overturn a decision that reduced his family's security entitlement after he stepped back from royal duties and moved to the US.

The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) is responsible for decisions regarding the security of royals. A Home Office spokesperson recently stated that the UK government's protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. The exact provisions and funding for the Sussexes' security in the UK remain unclear.

The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in early 2020 and settled in California, had not been in the UK together since attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022. King Charles was informed of their planned move earlier this month. The family visited the King at his Highgrove home in July, though the move was reportedly not discussed during that visit.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have also been informed of the Sussexes' plans. The family's relocation follows Prince Harry's recent High Court privacy case loss against the publisher of the Daily Mail, where he and six other public figures face substantial legal costs.

This move marks a significant chapter for the Sussexes since their departure from the UK and cessation of official royal duties, with their future life in Britain, including potential charitable work or other ventures, still a subject of public interest.