Home in time for Christmas: One Direction arrive back in the UK...but Harry Styles is nowhere to be seen

They have spent most of the year flying between the UK and the US, cementing themselves as the biggest boy band in the world.
And after their final trip across the pond for the year to perform on the X Factor USA, One Direction flew back into the UK on Friday just in time for Christmas.
However one member of the band, Harry Styles, didn't appear to be with the rest of the boys as they left Heathrow airport.

Home time: Louis Tomlinson was seen arriving back in the UK on Friday where he was met by his girlfriend

Presumably the curly-haired singer has decided to stay a few extra days in the country to be with his girlfriend Taylor Swift, as things grow increasingly serious between the couple.

 

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Meanwhile Louis Tomlinson was met at the airport by his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder.
While his girlfriend kept the cold at bay in a wooly hat and Christmas jumper, Louis looked cool in a chic grey cardigan.

Time for the fans: Niall Horan made sure he said hello to waiting fans as he left Heathrow to go home

Welcome home: As per usual lots of fans waited at the airport to see their favourite boyband return home

As they left the airport, Liam Payne and Niall Horan wound down their window to say hello to the waiting fans.
Zayn, was also with the boys but wasn't seen driving off, instead the singer, who is dating Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, was seen picking up his guitar from the baggage carousel.

The boys impressed with their performance on the X Factor USA on Thursday evening.

Busy year: The boys have spent a lot of the year traveling between the US and the UK promoting their music

Spotted: Zayn Malik waves as he spots a photographer at the airport

Carpool: Liam Payne appeared to be getting a lift from one his bandmates as they left the airport

The five-piece, who began their journey on the UK version of the show, looked like old pros as they sent the crowd wild singing their new song Kiss Me.
As well as working hard with the band, Harry has struck up a romance with pop star Taylor Swift.
The couple, who first went public a few weeks ago were spotted shopping with Taylor's mum after he spent the night at her family home.

Santa baby: Louis' girlfriend Eleanor was seen carrying a number of wrapped presents ready for Christmas

Welcome home: Louis is seen going to embrace Eleanor as she meets him after his time away in the US

Quiff: Niall's hair doesn't look out of place even after his long flight back to the UK

Still doing it for himself: Zayn proves he's not too famous to pick up his own stuff from the airport

Getting the guitar: Zayn Malik was seen picking up his guitar as he arrived home

However it is thought that One Direction singer is already growing tired of the constant attention surrounding their new relationship.
A source told the New York Daily News: 'In the beginning, Harry loved all the attention, but now he's wondering what he got himself into.'

Earlier this week, Harry and Taylor visited the Shamrock Tattoo Parlour in Los Angeles - a favourite haunt of soccer star David Beckham - where he got an inking of an impressive boat.
Taylor watched on as Harry got his latest tattoo, and she chatted to a female friend and enjoyed a game of pool to pass the time.

She's the one: Louis was met by his girlfriend at the airport and he was spotted driving them home