Prince Harry resurfaces in Birmingham just hours after ‘extraordinary evening’

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Prince Harry has had a busy past 24 hours, holding the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards last night, during which he spoke exclusively to HELLO! The Duke of Sussex has now headed north to Birmingham to launch the INSPIRE education programme.

INSPIRE forms part of an education programme from the Invictus Games, which are due to be held in Birmingham in 2027.

The Duke’s appearance in the city came less than 24 hours after he hosted his special Invictus awards, during which he opened up about his life since returning to the United Kingdom.

Asked by HELLO!’s editor, Jessica Callan, if he had a highlight since his return, he joked: “My highlight so far? Oh, I don’t know. Would I dare share it with you? The last two weeks have been… it’s been eventful.

WATCH: Prince Harry speaks to HELLO! in exclusive interview

“But, you know, we’re getting stuck into the work. Kids are in school. We’re happy. And as I said, it’s great to be back on British soil, and looking forward to Birmingham next year for the Invictus Games that’s coming up.”

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Harry smiled as he arrived for the event

Harry’s arrival

While last night’s event had a black-tie dress code, things were considerably less formal for Harry, as he was seen pulling up to Ninestiles School in a black polo shirt and jeans.

Prince Harry, wearing a black polo shirt, smiles and shakes hands over a net with schoolchildren during a sports session in a gym hall.© Getty Images

The Duke greeted the pupils

Day with the kids

After spending the evening with his celebrity friends, the Duke looked elated to instead be meeting the students, shaking hands with many of them.

Prince Harry listens to a man wearing a lanyard speaking beside an Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 banner inside a school hall.© Getty Images

Harry had a brief chat

Pep talk

Harry soon got stuck into a game of pickleball during a PE session, and beforehand, he received a small pep talk, while also hearing how INSPIRE was helping the students.

Prince Harry, wearing a black polo shirt, focuses intently as he hits a yellow ball with a paddle during a pickleball game.© Getty Images

Harry got into the swing of things

Pickleball player

Harry has had plenty of practice with pickleball over the years at Invictus events, and the Duke was thrilled to be getting stuck in with the sport once again.

Prince Harry, in a black polo shirt, leans low with a paddle to return a shot on a pickleball court, with an Invictus Games sign visible behind him.© Getty Images

Harry proved to be a skilled player

What a shot!

Harry was looking confident as he played.

Prince Harry, holding a pickleball paddle, walks across a court near an Invictus Games sign with onlookers behind him.© Getty Images

The Duke was impressed with his win

Winning in style

Harry looked so proud of himself as he emerged victorious in his game.

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