It was a fitting place for one of the last official Sussex engagements, especially for Harry, the former army officer who campaigned for veterans and injured personnel a major focus of his philanthropy .
The two arrived in pouring rain and a huge umbrella, to be greeted by a crowd of journalists and flashing camera lights.
Meghan was elegant in a baby blue pencil dress and her hair, tied behind her in a low ponytail, was noticeably longer since the last time she was photographed in public in London.
The Endeavor Awards, held at the Mansion House in the City of London (the building is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the capital’s financial district), celebrate the achievements of the wounded, injured and sick soldiers and women who have participated in sports and adventure challenges in the past year.
The engagement of rewards is one of the couple’s many events as they complete their role as members of the royal family and prepare for a new life in Canada as financially independent “members of the royal family” . Their change of status officially takes effect on April 1.
The two are also scheduled to appear together on Saturday at the Mountbatten Festival of Music, which features military bands, at the Royal Albert Hall in London; and Monday at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, which will include all senior members of the royal family such as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and Duchess Kate.
In addition, Harry will officially open The Silverstone Experience, an immersive museum on the history and future of British motor racing, on Friday, and Meghan is expected to solo mark International Women’s Day in one way or another. Sunday.
Harry has already made two UK appearances since his return from Canada last week: he went to Scotland to participate in a conference on sustainable travel in Edinburgh to talk about Travalyst, his project with major travel agencies to promote eco-friendly travel, and he visited Abbey Road Studios with Jon Bon Jovi to witness the recording of a single for the benefit of his Invictus Games Foundation.
Harry and Meghan are back in the UK, staying in their former home at Frogmore House on the grounds of Windsor Castle, which they say will remain their base when they are in the UK.
So far, baby Archie, who will be 1 year old in May, has not been seen.
According to Buckingham Palace, the Endeavor Awards, which are in their fourth year, will include four awards:
The recognition award will be given to the person who has best used their efforts to promote and catalyze their recovery.
The Celebration of Excellence award will be awarded to the person who has strived to achieve excellence in the sport or adventure they have chosen.
The Henry Worsley Prize will be awarded to the person who best inspired others by showing determination in the face of adversity while helping others to recover through sport or adventurous challenges.
The Community Impact Award, a new award, will be awarded to the team that has contributed the most to their community and has used the experience of their efforts to have a positive impact on those around them.