Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited three charities in Nottingham on Oct. 15, 2026, marking their first joint public engagement since moving back to the U.K. in August.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made their first official joint public appearance since returning to the United Kingdom in August. The couple visited three charities in Nottingham, England, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, a city that holds historical significance for their relationship as the site of their first official royal outing in 2017.
The couple arrived at the Community Recording Studio (CRS) at 10:35 a.m. local time, where they were greeted by a crowd of approximately 100 people. CRS is a charity established in 1991 to provide young people with access to music and recording facilities. Trevor Rose, CEO and co-founder of CRS, told People that Harry has visited the organization multiple times, but noted the significance of Meghan’s first visit. "But for him to want to bring Meg as well and to hear that she wanted to find out more about what we are and what we do is incredible," Rose said.
During the visit, Meghan participated in a confidence-building and bracelet-making workshop with young girls. She also engaged with musician and youth mentor Jah Digga, who credited CRS with helping him avoid gang involvement. Meghan told a well-wisher, "It’s great to be back," according to People. She also commented on the weather, stating, "We've got lovely weather today. We got lucky," as reported by Yahoo.
Following the CRS visit, the couple proceeded to Epic Partners, an organization that supports children and families through youth work, sport, mentoring, and education. According to People, Epic Partners was the second stop of the day. The couple’s relationship with Epic dates back to Harry’s 2013 visit, which led to the "Full Effect" partnership supported by The Royal Foundation from 2013 to 2020.
Later in the day, the couple visited Himmah Hub, a food poverty community action group. This visit marked a reunion for Meghan with women she previously supported at the Hubb Community Kitchen following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
While the event featured elements of traditional royal engagements, such as media pools and the use of their titles, it was not an official royal visit. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have operated as private citizens. A letter issued on behalf of King Charles III in September confirmed that the couple remains non-working members of the royal family and will not use the styles "His Royal Highness" or "Her Royal Highness."
A spokesperson for the couple told NBC News they were "surprised" by the letter. The couple is not entitled to taxpayer-funded police protection, meaning they were accompanied by private security during the Nottingham visit. Prince Harry continues to lobby for the reinstatement of publicly funded security, citing threats due to his royal status.
The couple’s return to the U.K. has faced logistical challenges. NBC News reported that Harry and Meghan moved their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, to a new school after just two days due to security concerns. The Washington Post also reported the school change, citing security concerns. The couple is reportedly living in a private residence in the Cotswolds.
This appearance signals the couple’s intent to re-establish their public presence in Britain through charitable work rather than official royal duties. By choosing Nottingham, the site of their 2017 engagement announcement, the couple emphasized continuity with their past while navigating their current status as private citizens. The event highlights the ongoing tension between their desire for public engagement and the royal family’s strict boundaries regarding their non-working status and security arrangements.
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