Photos: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2017 vs. 2026 Nottingham Visits
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Nottingham, where they made their royal debut in 2017. Here's how the visits compare.
By Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nottingham, England, in October 2026.
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Oct 15, 2026, 7:07 PM GMT+2
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might not work for the monarchy, but their latest public appearance was certainly reminiscent of their royal heyday.
On Thursday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first joint appearance since moving back to the UK with their children in September.
The couple headed to Nottingham, which holds special significance for the duke and duchess. They made their debut as a royal couple there in December 2017 after they got engaged, attending the Terrence Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair.
For their 2026 visit, they spent the day visiting multiple charities, including the Himmah Hub, the organization Meghan collaborated with on her 2018 charity cookbook when she was a working royal.
It's been nearly a decade since their royal debut, and although Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior royals, their 2026 appearance looked remarkably similar to their 2017 visit.
Take a look at photos from both Nottingham appearances to see the similarities and differences.
At their first royal engagement in December 2017, Harry and Meghan wore coordinating ensembles.
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For their first appearance after their engagement, Harry and Meghan both walked the streets of Nottingham in navy coats for a matching moment.
Meghan's double-breasted coat from Mackage hit her mid-calf, and she paired it with a black turtleneck and a taupe Joseph skirt. Black, slouchy boots completed the look.
Harry paired his coat with a blue blazer, dark trousers, a white shirt, and a cream scarf.
For their 2026 visit, the couple showed off their own style, wearing slightly more casual attire.
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Harry wore a slightly more casual version of the outfit he wore in 2017, pairing a white shirt and charcoal blazer with jeans and a casual sweater.