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Prince Harry told reporters it is 'great' to be back in the UK while attending an event for a children's charity, hours before he is joined by Meghan as the pair fly to Nigeria for a three-day tour.
Speaking yesterday while visiting London for Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved military children, Harry was asked by BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph: 'Nice to have you back. How is it being here?'
The Duke of Sussex, 39, responded that it was 'great' to be back - although he has not been able to see his father King Charles, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts.
It comes as Harry prepares to fly to Nigeria for a three-day trip on invitation from the country's chief of defence staff.
Meghan will fly to the west African nation from California, where she has stayed with the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, was pictured chatting and playing games with bereaved military children as he made an unexpected visit to Scotty's Little Soldiers in London
Harry looked in high spirits as he posed for selfies with people from the event
Harry and Meghan are set to arrive in Nigeria later today, after being invited by the country's chief of defence staff
During the unexpected visit to Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity which supports children who have experienced the death of a military parent, Harry took part in games with the children and said it was an 'honour' to meet with affected families.
Speaking to the BBC, he was asked if it is nice to be back in the UK.
Harry said: 'It's great. Just as the lights turned off, perfect timing. It's great, it's amazing.
'What Scotty's is doing with these kids is absolutely incredible, and very needed as well. And the more opportunity we get to do these kind of events, the more that families and kids up and down the country know that Scotty's exists, which is really the most important thing.'
Ms Relph asked him: 'How many Maltesers did you eat off the floor?'
Harry replied: 'Er, you guys probably know better than I do, but at least three. I think by that point it started getting a little bit weird.'
As he walked away, Ms Relph said: 'And nice to be back in the UK?' And Harry said: 'Yeah, it's great. Nice to see you.'
Around 50 children and young people between the ages of six and 22 were at the charity during his visit.
The Duke said: 'It was an honour to meet so many of the wonderful families Scotty's Little Soldiers supports.
'I have long believed in the mission of this charity, and I truly believe the work they do to foster community and create space for young people to connect, grieve, but also have fun together is life-changing.
'I am a huge supporter of their work, and very proud to be their first global ambassador.'
Prince Harry was seen arriving at Heathrow on Friday morning ahead of his flight to Nigeria, where he will be joined by his wife Meghan
Harry was snapped enjoying games with children and young adults from the
