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Prince Harry steps out solo for Invictus Spirit Awards in London after UK return

The Duke of Sussex is marking his first official outing since his return to the UK

Prince Harry steps out solo for Invictus Spirit Awards in London after UK return
Prince Harry steps out solo for Invictus Spirit Awards in London after UK return 

Prince Harry has marked his first public engagement since returning to the UK in late August with his family.

On Thursday, September 17, the Duke of Sussex stepped out solo for the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner & Awards at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London.

For his headline-making outing, Harry was styled in a black tuxedo and bow tie with his military medals on display.


He was also seen wearing the Royal Victorian Order medal around his neck.

Videos shared by different fan accounts showed Harry smiling and posing with two former Invictus competitors.


This is the first time that Harry has stepped out for an official appearance since moving back to the UK on August 26.

Harry and Markle relocated to the UK with their two kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, six years after they stepped down from their working royal roles and moving to California.

King Charles calls Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'private citizens'

While the timeline for their return has not been confirmed, after they landed in the UK, King Charles released a statement clarifying the couple's status as "private citizens with commercial and charitable interests," who would not be resuming their duties as working royals.

However, it was shared that Harry and Meghan were taken aback by the letter, as they consider themselves "public figures".

Prince Harry's Invictus Games snubbed by Uganda 

Moreover, the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner & Awards is being held in London after Harry faced a major blow by Uganda in support of Charles.

Uganda withdrew from the Invictus Games in "support" of the monarch, a decision that Harry allegedly blamed on his father's announcement.

However, it was reported that the King intervened and his top adviser "encouraged" Uganda to "proceed with preparations for [their] participation in the games" during a phone call.

While Charles has spoken to Harry since his return to the UK, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have remained distanced.