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Prince Harry's First UK Week

A month after leaving California, Prince Harry stepped out in London as a UK resident again. Here is what he did, what he said and what comes next.

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Two Events on Sept. 17

On Thursday, Sept. 17, Harry made his first public appearances since the move: a talk on children hurt in war, and a black-tie gala at Greenwich's Old Royal Naval College.

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A Gala Worth $2.2 Million

The first Invictus Spirit Awards raised about $2.2 million for the Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014. He arrived solo; Meghan did not attend.

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Kids Hurt by War

Earlier that day he spoke at an event on improving care for children wounded in conflict, hosted by Save the Children and Imperial College London.

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"Back on British Soil"

"It's good to be back on British soil," Harry said on the night. About 340 guests, including Invictus competitors and their families, attended.

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Goodbye, Montecito

The Sussexes moved back to Britain in late August after six years in California. They are not returning to royal duties and are not living in a royal home.

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"Kids Are in School"

Asked how life is going, Harry called it "eventful" and added: "We're getting stuck into the work. Kids are in school. We're happy." Archie is 7; Lilibet is 5.

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Uncle Charles's Diana Book

The week also brought Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, by Harry's uncle Earl Spencer. Sources told outlets Harry feels "vindicated" by it; he has not commented.

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Where Invictus Began

The gala was a homecoming in more ways than one. The first Invictus Games were held in London in 2014, built for wounded and sick service members and veterans.

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Next Stop: Birmingham

The Games come home in 2027, when Birmingham, England, hosts. Harry said he is "looking forward to Birmingham next year."

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The New Normal

One week in, the pattern is clear: charity work under his own banner, not royal duty. The next big marker is Birmingham in 2027.

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