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Prince Harry makes first public appearances 'back on British soil'

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 17, 2026

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· Last updated: September 17, 2026

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Prince Harry Makes First Public Appearance Back in the UK After Six Years

Prince Harry's Return and Public Engagements in London

Arrival and Family Relocation

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since he and his wife Meghan returned to Britain after six years in California, saying, "It's good to be back on British soil."

Harry, the younger son of King Charles, relocated last month with Meghan and their children Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, surprising even their close family.

Invictus Spirit Awards Appearance

Connection to Invictus Games

The royal attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London, which are linked to the Invictus Games, the sporting competition for wounded, injured and sick military veterans that he founded.

Charity Event for Wounded Children

Collaboration with Save the Children and Imperial College London

Earlier, Harry spoke at an event focused on improving the care of children wounded in conflict hosted by charity Save the Children and Imperial College London.

Busy Day for the Royal Family

King Charles' AI Conference

His appearances came on a busy day for Britain's royals, with Charles hosting a conference for AI leaders amid criticism in a forthcoming book by the brother of his late first wife, Diana. The book by Charles Spencer is being serialised in the Daily Mail.

Controversial Book Excerpts

In the latest extracts published on Thursday, Spencer said King Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after the death of Diana.

(Reporting by Sam Tobin in London;Editing by Rod Nickel and Matthew Lewis)

Key Takeaways

  • Harry and his family—including Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5)—relocated from California to Britain in August, enrolling the children in British schools
  • On September 17, he participated in a charity event focusing on care for children wounded in conflict, and later attended the first-ever Invictus Spirit Awards tied to the Invictus Games
  • His return coincided with King Charles hosting an AI leaders’ conference amid ongoing media criticism from Diana’s brother over Charles’s reaction to her death

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Prince Harry return to the UK?
Prince Harry returned to the UK last month after living for six years in California.
What event did Prince Harry attend in London?
Prince Harry attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London.
Who accompanied Prince Harry on his return to Britain?
Prince Harry was accompanied by his wife Meghan and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
What is the Invictus Spirit Awards?
The Invictus Spirit Awards are linked to the Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured and sick military veterans founded by Prince Harry.
What else did Prince Harry do during his UK visit?
Prince Harry also spoke at an event focused on improving care for children wounded in conflict, hosted by Save the Children and Imperial College London.

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