Prince Harry arrived in Dusseldorf, Germany, to attend the Invictus Games 2023 opening ceremony, without his wife Meghan Markle.
Harry, 38, cut a smart figure in a navy suit with a light grey tie as he waved to fans before the start of the ceremony.
The Duke of Sussex, who previously served in the British Army, developed the games for veterans and service personnel over a decade ago, with the first taking place in 2014.
As Harry arrived outside of the City Hall, crowds of fans could be seen cheering and watching in the background as the royal gave them a wave.
Harry looked pleased to be in Germany as he chatted to people around him.
Although Meghan was not in attendance on September 9, she is expected to join her husband for the second half of the games.
A statement was released from the couple's organisation, Archewell, last month, which stated Harry will start the games alone in Germany, and Meghan will join her husband for the second half of the games.
Meghan, 42, will also join Harry for the Closing Ceremony on September 19th.
The Invictus Games, which are for international wounded, injured, and sick veteran servicemen and women, was set up by Harry in 2014 and Meghan has shown huge support for the games over the years.
The games, which will be held in Dusseldorf this year for the first time, will represent 10 sports and 21 nations.
The Invictus Games come just a few days after Harry attended the the WellChild Awards ceremony in London on 7 September, his first appearance in the UK since June.
At the ceremony, the Duke of Sussex said more work needs to be done for children with complex medical needs to ensure they spend less time in hospital.
He said: “With the number of children and young people living with complex medical needs growing year after year, there is much to do.
“As WellChild prepares to set its course with a new strategy for the coming years, I urge us all to support this essential organisation, so we can ensure that future generations of youth can grow to meet their full potential at home, rather than being stuck in hospital.”
Addressing the award winners, Harry added: “Your stories energise and encourage us to want to do more everywhere we go. So just keep being you … and thanks for having me.”
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