Prince Harry and Meghan made their first joint public appearance in Britain on Thursday since the family returned to the country in August.

The couple visited three charities in Nottingham, the city where they conducted their first official joint engagement nine years ago shortly after announcing their engagement. They arrived at the Community Recording Studio, a youth charity, greeted well-wishers with handshakes, hugs, and selfies, and later proceeded to Himmah Hub, which addresses food poverty, and Epic Partners, which supports young people through sports and mentoring.

The Sussexes returned to the UK as private citizens and are not undertaking official duties for King Charles III. Their move back followed a surprise announcement earlier this year, with the family settling in ahead of the school term for their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Thursday's events carried a lower-key tone than their 2017 visit, which drew large cheering crowds. This time, around 100 well-wishers gathered, and the couple spent time chatting with schoolchildren and supporters. Meghan reportedly told one onlooker, "It's great to be back."

Harry has maintained ties to the Community Recording Studio for over a decade and announced a £1.1 million donation to support its work last year. Meghan's connection to Himmah stems from her involvement in a 2018 community cookbook project, to which she later donated funds.

Public opinion in Britain toward the couple remains divided, with polls indicating majority negative views among adults overall. The day's itinerary focused on charitable work rather than any royal role.

The couple's spokesperson said they were excited to return to Nottingham because of their longstanding support for the organizations involved.