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Reports had suggested the Duke of Sussex would attend a gala later this month
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have denied suggestions that they will attend an upcoming gala to commemorate the anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
Since the Sussexes' surprise return to the UK last week, the family have hidden away from the spotlight as they settle into their new surroundings.
While Harry will attend the WellChild awards ceremony later this month, something that had been scheduled in the calendar for some time, many had wondered whether the British public would see his face beforehand, marking his first outing since the move.
Following the 29th anniversary of his mother's death last week, the Daily Mail had reported that the prince may make his return at the Diana Award event at Raffles Hotel on September 18.
However, a spokesman for the couple has come out in a fiery denial of the rumours.
"Despite the Daily Mail’s reporting to the contrary, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not scheduled to attend a Diana Award event at Raffles Hotel, OWO London, on 18 September," he told the Express.
According to an insider, Harry is instead considering recording a video to play at the event, or sending a letter.
The report also suggested that, should Harry and Meghan attend the event later this month, William would take a step back.
A source told the newspaper: "You won’t see the two men attending an event together any time soon – especially if Meghan is there."
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They also said that Meghan's presence at the event could make Kensington Palace "uneasy".
However, now that Harry and Meghan have confirmed they will not be attending, William may reconsider his decision not to make an appearance.
While a reunion in September looks unlikely, next year marks the 30th anniversary of Diana's tragic death, with The Diana Award charity believed to be orchestrating a series of major events to commemorate the occasion.
Both Harry and William have been patrons of the charity since it was established in 1999, and have paid tribute to her memory together in the past.
In 2007, William and Harry joined forces to organise a massive tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, featuring some of Diana's favourite musical artists.
A decade later, the brothers toured the White Garden at Kensington Palace, a memorial planted specifically in Diana's honour.
But the brothers have not jointly commemorated their mother's death since 2021, when they unveiled a Diana statue in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams previously told the People's Channel it is "of course a possibility" that the brothers could be reunited for the special event.
