Prince Harry and Meghan react as they leave a visit

Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since he and Meghan Markle announced their intention to step back from their roles as senior royals.

The Duke of Sussex announced the Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace, of which he is patron. In a video promoting the tournament’s new Mental Fitness Charter, the prince said it would help challenge “grin and bear it” culture.

Meanwhile, reports suggested that the Home Office was weighing a Scotland Yard recommendation to “downgrade” Prince Andrew‘s round-the-clock security, although the final say reportedly lies with Boris Johnson and home secretary Priti Patel.

It comes days after the Windsors held crunch talks at Sandringham. In a rare official statement, the Queen said the royal family “respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life”, split between the UK and Canada.