Published 20:59 IST, January 16th 2020
Prince Harry takes on first duties since royal crisis talks
Prince Harry went back to work Thursday, taking on his first royal duties since a pivotal summit with Queen Elizabeth II on his future role in the royal family.
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Prince Harry went back to work Thursday, taking on his first royal duties since a pivotal summit with Queen Elizabeth II on his future role in royal family. Harry is expected to carry on as rmal, with immediate plans to be reunited with his wife Meghan, who travelled to Canada after couple released a bombshell statement last week anuncing ir wish to step back from royal duties. He is set to carry on meetings into next week, Britain’s Press Association reported.
monarch brokered a deal on Monday that determined re would be “a period of transition″ to sort out complicated matter of how to be a part-time royal. Meghan and Harry will spend time in both Canada and U.K. as things are sorted out. In his first engment since crisis emerged, Harry will host Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw at Buckingham Palace.
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In meantime, he has released two video statements on causes he has long championed: mental health and Invictus Games. In first video, he introduced a new initiative to champion importance of mental health for those who play rugby. initiative aims to combine sport with mental health awareness at a time when suicide is leading cause of death for men between s of 20 and 49 in UK.
In foot posted on Sussexroyal Instagram p, he also launched next leg of Invictus Games for wounded service personnel and veterans. event will be held in Dusseldorf in 2022. “I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport!″ Harry said. “I have doubt that German public will get right behind se games and that every single competitor can expect a warm welcome and an amazing atmosphere.”
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20:59 IST, January 16th 2020