Prince Harry leaves after charity dinner

Prince Harry was seen leaving a charity dinner on Sunday night after his first public remarks since his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, announced the terms under which he and his wife will walk away from most royal duties, give up public funding and try to become financially independent.

During his speech, Harry took aim at the journalists who have dissected his life since the day he was born as he expressed regret for the way he has had to step down from royal duties.

In a personal speech that referenced his late mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car accident while being pursued by paparazzi, Harry said he had "no other option'' but to step away as he and his wife, Meghan, seek a more peaceful life.

Under terms of the deal announced on Saturday, Harry and Meghan will stop using their “royal highness” titles this spring and will lose all access to public funds once they stop carrying out official functions.

He framed the decision to leave as his own, made on behalf of Meghan and their young son, Archie.

He spoke of both during his remarks, telling the audience that eight-month-old Archie had seen snow for the first time a few days ago and “thought it was bloody brilliant.”

Meghan and Archie and the couple's dogs are already in Canada, and it was not clear how soon Harry would join them or where in Canada they would live.

The couple spent the holiday season on  Vancouver Island, and Meghan worked for seven years in Toronto filming the TV series “Suits.”