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Everything Meghan and Harry Plan for First Joint UK Appearance

The Sussexes are revisiting the same English city where Meghan conducted her first official royal engagements back in 2017.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to visit Nottingham for their first joint charity appearances in the UK since moving to the country in August. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be revisiting the city where Meghan conducted her initial official royal engagements back in December 2017, a month after their engagement announcement.

The events come amid debate in Britain about whether the couple's charity work will mirror the activities of official royals, potentially presenting a challenge to the monarchy. It's important to note that Harry and Meghan remain private citizens without official royal duties, as confirmed by a letter sent on behalf of King Charles III in September.

The first stop on their itinerary is The Community Recording Studio (CRS), a charity established in 1991 that provides young people with access to music recording equipment and training. The charity emphasizes its mission to help young individuals develop skills and find employment. Harry recently visited the CRS in September 2025, highlighting the charity's positive impact amidst high levels of violence in the area.

He spoke about the challenges people face, including knife crime, which disproportionately affects young individuals.

Next, the couple will visit the Himmah food bank, where they will meet members of the Hubb Community Kitchen. The kitchen has a notable history, having provided support to survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which tragically claimed 72 lives. The Duchess of Sussex has previously expressed her connection to the kitchen, describing it as a place where people can come together to cook, laugh, and heal through shared experiences of both joy and sorrow.

In 2022, the group shared a message from Meghan marking the five-year anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, expressing her continued support for the community.

The final stop of the day is Epic Partners, a local charity that supports young people through various programs such as sports, youth activities, and holiday camps. Harry has been involved with this organization since 2013, while Meghan also met its members during their initial visit to Nottingham in 2017. Epic Partners focuses on empowering young people facing challenges such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and social exclusion, offering them safe spaces, trusted relationships, and opportunities to build confidence, acquire life skills, and make informed choices about their future.

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