Grinning in the rain – look who’s back to say goodbye
Meghan and Harry’s brief return to UK
NOT even the weather could wipe the smiles off the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s faces last night.
Meghan joined her husband to make her first public appearance in the UK since they announced they would quit as working royals.
Arriving to cheering crowds, the pair put on a confident display as they made their way into London’s Mansion House for the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in one of their final engagements as senior royals.
The duchess, glamorous in a £950 vibrant blue Victoria Beckham dress and Manolo Blahnik heels with a £655 Stella McCartney clutch, beamed as she sheltered from the pouring rain under an umbrella with Harry. The couple, who left baby Archie at home in Canada, attended the ceremony to honour the achievements of wounded and sick servicemen and women in sporting and adventure challenges. Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages, is allowed to keep private links with organisations such as the Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron.
Meghan presented the Celebrating Excellence award, telling the audience: ‘It’s very nice to be back.’
Harry, who served with the Blues and Royals and Army Air Corps, told veterans in the audience: ‘Being able to serve Queen and country is something we all are rightly proud of, and it never leaves us.’ He added: ‘Once served, always serving!’
Harry and Meghan will attend a handful of engagements this weekend before returning to Canada ahead of their official departure on March 31.