Prince Harry delighted youngsters with a cheeky balloon sword fight at the WellChild Awards just hours after a solemn solo visit to his late grandmother's final resting place at Windsor.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, touched down in the UK for the first time in five months today and made a poignant stop at St George's Chapel, where he laid flowers and paid his respects privately to Queen Elizabeth II on the third anniversary of her death.
But the mood turned joyful later in the day as Harry, dressed in a sharp navy suit and tie, arrived at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the WellChild Awards – an event he has long supported.
There, he was seen warmly interacting with the inspirational children and families being honoured, giving each young guest his full attention.
In one heart-warming moment, shared on WellChild's Instagram stories, the Duke got into a playful balloon sword fight with nine-year-old Gwen, who proudly showed off her sparkling trainers to the royal.
