Harry in Kyiv on a trip to Ukraine(Image: Global Images Ukraine via Getty)Prince Harry has wrapped up his uncommon four-day visit to Britain, completing a string of charitable commitments and enjoying a 55-minute private afternoon tea with his alienated father King Charles.
Whilst Harry has established his existence in California alongside his spouse Meghan Markle and their two youngsters, Archie and Lilibet, following their departure from the Firm in 2020 before moving to America, the Duke of Sussex has persisted in dedicating his efforts to his humanitarian work across the globe, reports the Mirror.
Following the completion of his final commitment in London on Thursday, Harry then embarked on an unexpected journey to Ukraine to encounter veterans from the conflict-ravaged nation and provide his assistance regarding rehabilitation for those severely wounded in the prolonged conflict engulfing the country.
The Prince will undertake several duties while in Ukraine(Image: AP)And with the prince continuing to champion causes dear to his heart that were established during his period as a working royal, Royal expert Jennie Bond reckons that the Duke of Sussex has established his own guidelines regarding his professional endeavours.
The former BBC Royal correspondent told the Mirror: “Harry never ceases to surprise us these days! Everyone assumed he was flying straight back to California and now there he is in Ukraine. You have to hand it to him, he is finding the halfway house the Palace refused to allow him- and he’s doing it on his own terms.”
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed the Firm in 2020, it was alleged he was compelled to choose between staying in the UK and serving as a working royal, or cutting connections entirely and pursuing a private existence. Despite the ultimatum, Jennie suggests that Harry has managed to balance both worlds, charming his way around the UK during his brief visit before returning to his American life with his family.
Prince Harry during an event for the Invictus Games last night after his meeting with the King(Image: Getty Images for The Invictus Ga)She questioned: “Could it not have worked, half in half out? He is the spare, he isn’t going to be King, so why couldn’t they have worked out some sort of compromise?”
Jennie further noted that while carrying out his charitable work on his UK trip, Harry seemed to be thriving, demonstrating what a “great loss” his absence from the Royal family and his home country has been.
“He is so damned good at the job and this week he really seemed to be enjoying himself,” she said. “He’s a natural with the crowds: funny, informal, charming. This week has shown what a great loss he is. But as far as the Palace is concerned, it seems the basic conundrum remains: how can a working member of the royal family, even a part-timer, also operate in the commercial world?”
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Despite balancing the expectations of his family, his philanthropic work, and the ongoing tension with the Royal family, Jennie believes that Harry has found a way to seemingly have it all.
“Perhaps Harry has now come up with the answer: short, busy trips like the one he’s just done on his own terms and with his own security, and then back to his celebrity life in California with the wife and family he loves so much.”
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