Prince Harry has made his first public UK appearance since moving back with Meghan and their children. A step toward reconciliation, or a return on the couple's own terms?
He told reporters it is good to be back on British soil, while King Charles has said the couple are private citizens who will not resume royal duties. Harry attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London, the veterans' charity event he founded over a decade ago.
What happened
Prince Harry attended the Invictus Spirit Awards in London, his first public appearance since he, Meghan and their two children moved back to the UK after six years in California. Harry told reporters it had been eventful getting settled but that the family was happy, and said it was great to be back on British soil. A letter from King Charles had earlier clarified that Harry and Meghan would return as private citizens with commercial and charitable interests, not as working royals, which the couple were reportedly taken aback by since they consider themselves public figures.
Why people disagree
Some see the family's return, and reports that Charles and Harry are working to reconcile even as William stays distant, as a genuine if incomplete thaw after years of public rift. Others note the King's letter drawing a firm line around the couple's status suggests the family is managing the return carefully rather than fully welcoming Harry and Meghan back into royal life.
What's still unclear
Whether Harry and Charles actually meet in person during this UK stay, and whether any reconciliation extends to Harry's relationship with Prince William, which sources say remains firmly not on the table.
Sources
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