Prince Harry makes first public appearance in Britain since US return

Prince Harry made his first public appearance in Britain since returning from the United States by attending the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich on Thursday evening. In black tie with military medals, the founding patron of the Invictus Games Foundation posed for press photographs, took selfies with wounded veterans and posed with James Haskell before the ceremony. James Corden opened the evening; Jess Glynne gave the headline performance. Harry told veterans their service matters, that people are watching teammates and families, and that getting back up is serving again differently. He also said children should not lose limbs to blast and he will keep working so they can live life to the full. Five award categories, including Resilience, Champion, Community and Movement, had 14 nominees. Contested: the same day DailyMail.com published the first extract from Earl Spencer's Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Spencer wrote that Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner and said rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough. A palace spokesman replied that they do not comment on books as a matter of principle and that fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory. A source close to Harry said he was aware of the memoir but had not read it. Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after stepping back as senior royals in January 2020. Hello! reported Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, moved schools again after security concerns. Next Invictus Games are planned for Birmingham.