The Duke of Sussex made a rare and brief appearance alongside the Royal Family on Wednesday, attending a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.
In what was his first public engagement in the UK this year, Prince Harry was seated separately from his father, King Charles, and his brother, the Prince of Wales. The arrangement fuelled speculation of ongoing tensions within the family.
Eyewitnesses reported an awkwardly short reunion between the Duke and his relatives. The encounter, which took place after the service, lasted mere seconds. The group exchanged a few quick words before Harry departed alone, without being seen to share any warm embraces or prolonged conversation.
His early exit from the event was notably swift. The Duke was seen being whisked away in a waiting vehicle just minutes after the service concluded, missing a larger, more informal gathering of the congregation.
The King and Prince William, who have both been juggling their own official duties with recent health concerns, arrived and departed together. Their united front stood in stark contrast to Harry's solitary presence and quick exit.
The service itself was a celebratory occasion, honouring a decade of the Duke's passion project, the Invictus Games. However, the underlying family dynamics undoubtedly became the focal point for many royal watchers and commentators.
