Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will undertake their first joint public engagement since returning to live in the UK when they visit a youth charity in Nottingham this week.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected at the Community Recording Studio in St Ann’s on Thursday, October 15.
The appearance is likely to attract considerable attention because its itinerary resembles the community-focused engagements the couple carried out before stepping back as working members of the Royal Family in 2020.
Visit carries special meaning
Nottingham occupies a significant place in Harry and Meghan’s relationship.
The city hosted their first joint public engagement in December 2017, shortly after they announced their engagement.
Their return will therefore bring the couple back to the location where their public life together began nearly nine years ago.
Although the Sussexes retain their royal titles, Thursday’s visit will be conducted privately and does not represent a return to official royal duties.
Supporting vulnerable young people
The Community Recording Studio was founded in 1991 to provide young people with access to music production and recording equipment.
Its work has expanded to include film, video, sport, mentoring and youth-development programmes.
The organisation supports young people experiencing poverty, unstable home lives, exploitation or violence, helping them develop practical skills and build confidence.
Harry first visited the St Ann’s community privately in 2013. He has since supported local initiatives designed to help young people avoid violence and crime.
Meghan has also reportedly met young people involved in the programme and previously visited a nurture group for girls.
Harry’s £1.1 million donation
During a solo visit to Nottingham in September 2025, Harry announced that he was personally donating £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need.
The funding has supported the redevelopment of the Community Recording Studio and programmes assisting young people affected by violence.
Some of the money is also supporting work by Epic Partners, which provides mentoring and targeted assistance to children who have experienced trauma and other adverse childhood experiences.
By March 2026, Epic’s programme was reportedly supporting 45 pupils across seven schools, helping them manage difficult experiences, strengthen relationships and remain engaged with their education.
Sussexes rebuild their UK life
Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in August after living in the United States for six years.
The family is understood to have settled in the Cotswolds while retaining links to California. Their children reportedly changed schools following concerns raised by the couple’s security team about the original school run.
Their return has renewed debate surrounding their status and security arrangements.
A letter reportedly sent on King Charles’s instruction said the couple should continue to be regarded as private citizens rather than working representatives of the monarchy.
Despite those tensions, Harry and Meghan have expressed happiness about returning to Britain and allowing their children to experience life in their father’s home country.
However, they are not expected to join the Royal Family at Sandringham for Christmas. Reports suggest they plan to spend the festive period with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
Meghan’s recent charity work
The Nottingham engagement follows several charitable announcements from Meghan.
She recently shared a photograph of herself having afternoon tea with Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai to mark the International Day of the Girl.
Meghan said proceeds from selected sales of her As Ever jams and teas would support the Malala Fund, which promotes girls’ access to education.
She also launched a charity sweatshirt in partnership with Moms Offering More, with proceeds supporting organisations that assist mothers and children.
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