Prince Harry jokes with audience at event after they're told not to use mobile phones

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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made the quip after taking to the stage at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, where he talked about sustainable tourism and the environment

Prince Harry joked with an audience after spotting several people filming him on their mobile phones — despite being told not to use them during an event in London.

The Duke of Sussex made the light-hearted remark as he took to the stage at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards on Thursday, where he delivered a keynote speech about sustainable tourism and his environmental initiative, Travalyst.

Harry, who made an unannounced appearance at the Old Royal Naval College, appeared amused by the number of phones pointed in his direction and quipped: “All I can see is phones. You guys, literally he just talked about it.” The Prince was referring to the speaker who had addressed the audience before him, seemingly reminding guests of the request not to record on their devices.

Harry, 42, was attending the event to represent Travalyst, the non-profit organisation he founded in 2019 to encourage more…

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