Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, BBC News understands.

Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet are believed to have flown into the country privately from California, and landed in Birmingham shortly before midday.

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said "this is not something we would comment on".

There did not appear to be a police presence as Harry and his family left the airport, a source told the BBC.

Last week, it was reported that the couple would be relocating to the UK in August. They will not return to official duties but will live in Britain as non-working royals.

It is thought the family will base themselves at a private property outside of London in the Cotswolds area.

Archie and Lilibet have been enrolled in school and the new term is due to start next week.

Though not confirming the family's arrival in the UK, a spokesman for the Sussexes did say their chickens were staying in California, but they were bringing their dogs Mia and Pula with them.

The chickens, which the couple rescued, have regularly featured on Meghan's Instagram account and also appeared in her Netflix programme.