Prince Harry shared heartfelt memories of his late mother, Princess Diana, and opened up about his children, Archie and Lilibet, during his final engagement in the UK before returning to California. The Duke of Sussex attended the Scotty’s Little Soldiers summer festival at Maxstoke Castle in Warwickshire, following a private family reunion with the King and Queen at Highgrove.
Having served in Afghanistan, Harry has been supporting Scotty’s Little Soldiers since 2017 and became a global ambassador in 2023. He interacted with children and families at the event and discussed how he commemorates his mother’s death and birthday with lemon drizzle cake, emphasizing the importance of traditions.
Responding to a child’s question about finding joy on difficult days, Harry shared that his children and dog bring him laughter. He highlighted the significance of community support during tough times. The visit also included Harry participating in “goat yoga” and engaging in playful activities with the animals.
The reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove was described as a private family affair, with Buckingham Palace confirming the meeting. This marked Harry and Meghan’s first visit to the UK together since 2022 and the first time the King met his youngest grandchildren since their attendance at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.
The day concluded with a private family gathering, following Harry’s participation in the official countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. The event was filled with light-hearted moments and meaningful interactions with the community.
