Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly returned to the United Kingdom with their children, Archie and Lilibet, six years after stepping back from their roles as working members of the royal family.
Their reported move has drawn widespread attention, but their journey to the UK has also made headlines, with reports saying the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent around $120,000 on a private jet.
According to Page Six, Harry and Meghan chartered a private aircraft through global private aviation company Planet 9. The reported hourly cost of the jet was about $12,000.
With a flight from the United States to the UK taking around 10 hours, the total cost of the journey was estimated at approximately $120,000.
The couple reportedly travelled with their son Archie, 7, and daughter Lilibet, 5, aboard a Bombardier Global Express XRS. The aircraft can carry up to 13 passengers and includes two bathrooms, five beds and space for several pieces of luggage.
Reports said Harry and Meghan chose a private jet partly because they wanted to take their family dogs with them. The couple reportedly travelled with Pula, a black Labrador, and Mia, a beagle.
Meanwhile, the family’s rescue chickens will reportedly remain at their home in Montecito, California, where they will continue to be cared for.
According to reports, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the UK after living in California for several years.
The Telegraph reported that the family plans to live in the Cotswolds region of central England and has enrolled Archie and Lilibet in a school in or near the area, with the children expected to begin classes in September.
It remains unclear whether the move will be permanent. Reports suggest the couple will continue to keep their homes in California and Portugal.
The reported return to the UK has also renewed attention on Harry's relationship with the royal family. While reports suggest he has improved his relationship with his father, King Charles III, he is still believed to have a strained relationship with his brother, Prince William, and William's wife, Catherine.
Source: NDTV