Prince Harry Makes First Public Comments About Return to U.K.
Prince Harry made his first public appearance in the U.K. since returning to the country, attending the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards. He expressed happiness about being back while his family settles into their new routine in England.
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Prince Harry arrives at the Invictus Spirit Awards at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich on Sept. 17, 2026 via Getty NEED TO KNOW Prince Harry stepped out for his first public event since returning to the U.K.
The Duke of Sussex attended the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards in London on Thursday, Sept. 17
Harry spoke with PEOPLE at the event and shared how it felt to be back in his home country
Prince Harry is happy to be in his home country.
The Duke of Sussex, 42, stepped out for his first public event since returning to the U.K. on Thursday, Sept. 17, attending the inaugural Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards in London.
Harry smiled as he welcomed friends and Invictus supporters to the event. Asked by PEOPLE how things were going, he said, "Good. It's good to be back on British soil."
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