The conclusion of Prince Harry's UK visit marked his departure for Germany, following a poignant stop at the final resting place of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Windsor.
His journey led him to Dusseldorf, where he arrived just hours before the commencement of the Invictus Games, an event that has garnered acclaim as some of Harry's most impactful work. These games are scheduled to unfold at the Merkur Spiel Arena, spanning from September 9th to September 16th.
Prince Harry's arrival in London initially centered around his attendance at the WellChild Awards. Subsequently, he made a somber appearance in Windsor to pay his respects to his late grandmother on the first anniversary of her passing, which occurred on a Friday.
However, his short stint in the UK was marked by a profound sense of isolation, particularly as the rest of his estranged royal family gathered in shared grief. Notably, he was captured in photographs leaving the King George VI Memorial Chapel, situated within the precincts of St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate attended a service at St. Davids Cathedral in Wales, while King Charles and Queen Camilla were present in Balmoral, Scotland.
A body language expert, Judi James, observed that Harry seemed "almost furtive" during his visit, as though he sought to evade undue attention. She remarked, "In his very informal shirt, unbuttoned at the neck, Harry’s body language appears almost furtive as he walks quickly out of the Windsor Castle chapel, creating the message that he has made a very solitary, personal, and low-key visit to pay his respects to his grandmother on the anniversary of her death."
Judi added, "His rather lonely, isolated-looking appearance was in contrast to the more formal double act of William and Kate and perhaps emphasized the sad fact that Harry is unable to share his grief and paying of respects with the rest of his family."
A photograph capturing Prince Harry departing the chapel, clad in a crisp white shirt and dark jeans, swiftly made rounds on social media, reflecting the poignant nature of his visit.