Prince Harry appeared cheerful today as he departed St Paul’s Cathedral alone after a service commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Despite being greeted with cheers from the crowd, the estranged royal wore a smile as he interacted with numerous well-wishers who had gathered to greet him.

Maintaining his upbeat demeanor, the Duke of Sussex engaged in light-hearted banter with attendees, even as he was aware of other senior royals, including King Charles, hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace just two miles away.

Notably, no members of the royal family attended the Duke’s anniversary service today, opting instead to join the King at the garden party. Among those absent were Queen Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

While Harry’s uncle, the Earl Spencer, and Lady Jane Fellowes, along with other notable guests, attended the service, working royals such as the Prince and Princess of Wales were absent due to prior commitments.

Following the service, Prince Harry engaged with fans outside the cathedral, displaying his affable nature by joking with attendees and even teasing one enthusiastic royal fan about her two phones.

Amid shouts of affection from the crowd, Prince Harry concluded his interactions before departing in a Land Rover, his accommodations in the UK remaining undisclosed after vacating Frogmore Cottage.

Expected to stay until tomorrow before departing for Nigeria to join Meghan for an Invictus Games-related tour, Prince Harry’s visit to the UK has been marked by his participation in various Invictus events, underscoring his ongoing commitment to the cause.