Prince Harry has made his first public remarks since reports emerged of his plans to return to the UK, although he avoided addressing the proposed move directly.
Speaking in Washington on Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex instead focused on supporting former military personnel, revealing that he is exploring a commercial initiative designed to help veterans. His appearance came amid reports that he and Meghan Markle intend to relocate to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Addressing US veterans and defence officials at an event organised by The Independence Fund, which supports severely wounded veterans, Harry said the “world needs more heroes.”
“It’s not about creating more heroes because they already live among us,” he said. “It’s about being able to really value their expertise, their experiences.”
The duke, who served in the Army, said military skills were not being utilised in civilian life, and he was looking at a “commercial” solution which he said would value “those who served rather than expect them to volunteer”.
In an interview with the Associated Press, he said there was a need for “moral leadership” and expressed concerns about politics and technology, where he said a “very, very small group of people are making decisions that are impacting the entire world”.
“What we need is the younger generation coming into leadership who perhaps see the world slightly differently,” he said.
“And I think a little less testosterone might do as well.”
Prince Harry appeared to be in good spirits (Image: AP)
Harry and Meghan are expected to return to the UK later this month and have already enrolled their children in British schools.
It is understood there will be no change to Harry and Meghan’s role and status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.
A spokesman for the duke and duchess has yet to comment on the reports of their relocation.
