Prince Harry wore his royal and military medals during a high-profile Invictus event after returning to Britain. The Duke of Sussex arrived solo in a tuxedo and bow tie at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College. His decorations quickly became a visual focus of the night. Harry also told attendees, “It’s good to be back on British soil.” The appearance marked his first public engagement since moving back to the UK with his family.
Prince Harry wears his royal and military medals with tuxedo at Invictus event in the UK
As per a Town & Country report, Harry arrived after 6:30 p.m. on September 17. The outlet said he “looked smart in a suit and bow tie” and “had his medals pinned to his chest.” They included his Afghan Campaign medal and the Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee medals. He also wore his Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order medal. Harry received that honor in 2015 for “services to the monarch.” Meanwhile, he “gave a small smile and wave” toward the media.
For context, Harry served in the military for a decade before leaving active service. His decorations combined operational military recognition with honors linked to royal service and jubilees. During the evening, attendees asked how things were going after his UK return. Harry replied, “Good. It’s good to be back on British soil.” Meanwhile, the awards aimed to “celebrate those who have thrived within” the Invictus Games community. They also recognized people making an “outstanding contribution” to that community.
Additionally, security planning shaped the Invictus event before Harry’s arrival. The precise location was “embargoed until Harry’s arrival for security reasons,” according to the outlet. It also noted he “does not have the taxpayer funded police protection” held as a working royal. Instead, Harry traveled “with his own privately-funded security team.” Meanwhile, a review of his UK security was reportedly pending. Invictus remained one of the “few charitable projects” he continued after leaving royal duties in 2020.
