The Duke and Duchess of Sussex put on a united front on Thursday when they stepped out at their first joint UK appearance since returning to the UK.
The couple - who tied the knot in 2018 - were all smiles while attending The Community Recording Studio (CRS) in St Ann's, Nottingham.
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© Getty ImagesThe organisation was originally set up to give young people access to music and recording facilities and now offers them a range of creative activities to take part in, alongside sport, mentoring and youth development.
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© GettyMeghan looked exquisite for the outing wearing a stunning oversized burgundy coat and matching stilettos. Meanwhile, Harry looked smart wearing a blue suit.
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© AFP via Getty ImagesThe pair were greeted by delighted fans who showered them with gifts and flowers.
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© Getty ImagesDuring their visit, Harry and Meghan are set to get a first-hand look at the organisation, which aims to help young people facing poverty, instability, exploitation or violence build confidence and develop practical skills.
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© Getty ImagesNottingham was where Harry and Meghan made their first joint appearance after announcing their engagement in 2017.
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© Getty ImagesNottingham was where Harry and Meghan made their first joint appearance after announcing their engagement in 2017.
Harry and Meghan's new way of working
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© Getty ImagesWhile the Duke and Duchess are not operating in any official royal capacity, their itinerary is incredibly similar to the kind of visit they would conduct before .
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© Getty ImagesWhile the Duke and Duchess are not operating in any official royal capacity, their itinerary is incredibly similar to the kind of visit they would conduct before .
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© Getty ImagesHarry's interest in the community began with a private visit to St Ann’s in 2013, and there has since been backing for a programme, supported by The Royal Foundation, to help young people find alternatives to violence and crime.
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© Getty ImagesIt is believed Meghan has met young people supported by this scheme and has also had private visits to its girls’ nurture group.
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© Getty ImagesIt is believed Meghan has met young people supported by this scheme and has also had private visits to its girls’ nurture group.
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© Getty ImagesHarry made an announcement during his September 2025 visit, which is being used in CRS’s redevelopment, alongside targeted work by an organisation called Epic with young people affected by adverse childhood experiences.
Harry and Meghan's special connection to Nottingham
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© Getty ImagesAs previously mentioned, just days after announcing their engagement, Harry and Meghan made their first official public appearance together in Nottingham on 1 December 2017.
Among the crowd was 90-year-old Irene Hardman from Roddington, holding a framed photo of her meeting the couple during their very first visit to the city as an engaged pair in 2017. Spotting the photo, Meghan exclaimed, "Oh my gosh, how sweet is that! That was our very first walkabout. What a great memory!"
Meghan and Harry's UK security arrangement explained
Until he stepped down as a senior working member of the royal family, Harry had International Protected Persons Status, which meant he got reciprocal protection in other countries.
But it was downgraded when he and Meghan departed the UK in 2020, a decision he has been appealing against since September that year.
After losing his legal battle against the Home Office in May 2025, he said he could not see a world in which he would bring his wife and children back to the UK.
In June this year, they returned to the UK for 10 days, although Meghan pulled out of a string of appearances in London, citing security concerns in the capital.
But since they moved back to the UK in late August, Ravec has ordered Risk Management Board assessments of the threat against both Harry and Meghan, and they continue to await the outcome.
The Duke is asking to be reinstated as a permanent member of the Ravec cohort - a group of senior public figures, including senior royals, who are automatically given police protection.
The fact that the couple was happy to take part in public visits in Nottingham today suggests they felt comfortable with the security measures in place.
Where the Duke and Duchess have been spotted in the UK
Since starting their new life in August with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Harry and Meghan have been seen out in public separately on various occasions.
Harry kicked off his time in the UK stepping out at the Invictus Spirit Awards and the Well Child Awards.
Meanwhile, Meghan has been seen reconnecting with her close friends in the UK, visiting local pubs, enjoying lunch with Malala in Claridge's and reuniting with her wedding hairdresser, George Northwood.
