“All I Can See Is Phones”: Prince Harry Jokes with Audience During London Event
Prince Harry makes a surprise London appearance, but his cheeky response to audience members filming him steals the attention
Prince Harry made another public appearance in London, this time at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, where he took to the stage to deliver a keynote speech. However, things took a rather amusing turn when he noticed something in the audience and decided to address it.
The Duke of Sussex was there to represent Travalyst, his non-profit initiative that works with travel industry partners to promote more sustainable tourism. During his keynote address, however, Harry could not help but make a light-hearted comment about several people in the room recording him on their phones.
The unannounced engagement took place at the Old Royal Naval College on Thursday, where Harry spoke about sustainable tourism and how he came to establish Travalyst. But before getting into his address, the Duke had a little something to say to those already pointing their cameras at him. “All I can see is phones. You guys, literally he just talked about it,” the Prince joked while referencing the speaker before him.
Harry went on to explain that he founded Travalyst in 2019 because he believed the travel industry had a responsibility to protect the places that make it possible. He also stressed that sustainability was not just an obligation but made good business sense. The Duke later joined the winners of the award for the 'most desirable country for sustainability,' which went to Germany, for a photograph.
However, the Duke will not be staying in London for long, as he and Meghan Markle are preparing to travel overseas in the coming days. Their next appearance comes shortly after ongoing controversy surrounding Meghan's father, Thomas Markle Sr., who was recently arrested by the FBI in Florida.
The Sussexes are scheduled to attend an event at the European Parliament in Brussels, where they will unveil the Lost Screen Memorial. The installation features images of 50 children who lost their lives due to online harm, bringing attention to the impact of social media on young users. During the visit, Harry and Markle are also scheduled to speak about protecting children online, while the Duke will join a separate panel discussion on creating a safer digital environment for younger generations.
Before taking the stage themselves, the Duke and Duchess are expected to hear from European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and MEP Antonio López-Istúriz, who serves as the first vice-chairman of the Child Rights Intergroup.
