London (CNN) Prince Harry has asked attendees at a tourism conference to call him simply "Harry," as he begins his final round of public engagements before beginning a new chapter away from the British royal family.

Introducing him to the stage on Wednesday at an event for his sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the event's host, Ayesha Hazarika, said: "He's made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry, so ladies and gentlemen please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry."

The prince then walked onto the stage, hugged Hazarika and began reading from prepared remarks about his travel initiative.

Harry is still permitted to use his royal titles -- Sir or His Royal Highness -- for a few more weeks, but has agreed to give up the descriptors when he officially steps back from the family on March 31.

The Duke of Sussex recently returned to London to carry out his final public engagements before that date. His wife, Meghan, is expected to join him in the coming days.

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