Harry and Meghan cheered on first joint appearance since returning to U.K.

LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were making their first royal-style public appearance together Thursday since they returned to the United Kingdom with their two children. Harry, 42, and Meghan, 45, were visiting three charities in Nottingham, as they look to rebuild their image in Britain six years after walking away from royal life. Nottingham, a city in central England known as the setting for the famous “Robin Hood” legend, holds a special place in the couple’s history as the place where they made their first joint public appearance after announcing their engagement in 2017. “It’s almost a full circle moment because it looks very much like a royal engagement,” NBC News royal contributor Emily Nash said.

The events Thursday began with a visit to the Community Recording Studio, a youth and community charity in Nottingham that Harry has visited before, including just last year. They were greeted by a cheering crowd, filled largely with young children. Harry and Meghan, who wore a long burgundy coat, stopped to take selfies, give hugs and shake hands. They also spent a few minutes talking to members of the public and the children. The couple were also due to visit the region’s biggest food bank, Himmah, and Epic Partners, which offers disadvantaged young people mentoring programs, sports and education.