‘It’s great to be back’: Harry and Meghan all-smiles at first joint engagement since return to UK

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles and waves as they arrived to crowds of fans at their first joint engagement in the UK. Prince Harry and Meghan are set to make three public appearances in Nottingham on Thursday, starting at the Community Recording Studio in St. Ann’s. It is the first public appearance by the pair since they left England six years ago in what was dubbed “Megxit.” Harry and Meghan on their returnGettyThe couple posed with members of the publicGettyThe couple arrived 11 minutes late to their engagementGettyPrince Harry crouched down as he met with youngstersAFP/GettyThe couple have quit the working monarchy, meaning this is not an official royal engagement, but regardless, crowds turned up to greet the couple. One bystander shouted: “We love you Duchess Meghan,” as the former working royals stepped out of their Range Rover - albeit 11 minutes later than anticipated. Prince Harry was pictured crouching down to speak to a young child, while Meghan kissed a lady on the cheek as she accepted a gift. The couple appeared to be in good spirits, taking selfies with fans and shaking hands with members of the public. Emily Davis, 21, who handed Meghan a bunch of yellow flowers said it was an honour to meet the Duchess. The pair were also pictured with their arms around each other as they spoke to fans from behind metal fencing. Meghan wore what appeared to be a burgundy £1,495 Joseph coat with black court shoes as she greeted fans. Read MoreShe was heard telling one woman in the crowd, “Oh it’s great to be back!”. The couple accepted flowers and giftsGettyHarry and Meghan will make three visitsGettyHarry and Megan were greeted by crowdsAFP/GettyThe couple will later visit the food poverty community action group Himmah Hub, and Epic Partners, a charity which supports young people through sports programmes. During this series of engagements, the couple have had to fork out for their own private security team. The appearance also marks the first time Meghan has appeared publicly at a UK event since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.