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(CNN) - Prince Henry made his first public appearance since he and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced last week that they will step back as members of royalty.
The Duke of Sussex was the host of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
It is the first time that the prince has appeared in royal service since he and his wife surprised the world when they announced that they wanted to be financially independent and that they would divide their time between Britain and North America.
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In the midday draw Enrique announced the games for the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments, while meeting with representatives of the 21 nations participating in the contest, which begins on October 23, 2021.
The Duke of Sussex has been a sponsor of the Rugby Football League since December 2016 when he inherited the role of the queen.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The Duke of Sussex has always firmly believed in the role of sport to unite communities and change people's lives.
"The 2021 Rugby League World Cup is interested in ensuring a real social impact of the three tournaments, focusing on the communities of some of England's most disadvantaged areas."
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Here we come Düsseldorf 🇩🇪! The new home for the 2022 and sixth Invictus Games. Having previously been held in London, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, and upcoming The Hague this year in May - Düsseldorf will welcome over 500 competitors as they showcase their talents, determination and camaraderie to the world! The #InvictusGames is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by The Duke of Sussex, in which wounded, injured or sick (WIS) armed services personnel and veterans show the world what they're capable of in a series of adaptive sports, ranging from wheelchair basketball to indoor rowing. The Duke, having spent 10 years serving in the Armed Forces, set up the @WeAreInvictusGames to celebrate the power of sport rehabilitation (both physically and mentally) and to generate a wider appreciation for those who served their country beyond their time in uniform. Participating in the Games plays a significant part in the recovery journey of WIS Servicemen and women. It doesn't just heal the individual, it heals the whole family. • “I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport! I have no doubt that the German public will get right behind these Games and that every single competitor can expect a warm welcome and an amazing atmosphere. ”- The Duke of Sussex For more information of the announcement, visit https://invictusgamesfoundation.org / ig2022-announcement / Video © @WeAreInvictusGames
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Prior to his appearance, the Duke of Sussex expressed support for the launch of the Rugby League Mental Fitness Charter, which aims to provide training for players, match referees and volunteers to take care of their mental health, said the League Rugby this Thursday.
The Duke of Sussex said in a video that he was "proud" of supporting the 2021 Rugby World Cup Mental Fitness Charter.
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“This Letter will be based on the brilliant work that is already happening in the rugby league by committing to train and educate everyone involved in the tournament, and the wider family of the rugby league, not just how they can take care of their own mental state but also support others to do the same, ”he added.
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Introducing the Rugby League World Cup 2021 Mental Fitness Charter - a new initiative created by the RFL that will champion the importance of good mental fitness and create sustainable legacy the sport can be proud of. The Duke was announced Patron of the Rugby Football League in December 2016, after it was given to him by Her Majesty The Queen. He is proud to support the Rugby League and the steps made to improve the sport! The initiative announcement comes ahead of today's live RLWC2021 World cup draw with The Duke of Sussex, alongside representatives of all 21 nations involved, in Buckingham Palace. By “the final whistle of the final game” of @ RLWC2021, the charter commits to: • - Train every player, team official, match official, teammate and volunteer to look after their own mental fitness and the mental fitness of those around them. - Support tournament players to take their experiences home and develop mental fitness awareness within their own Rugby League communities. - Deliver mental fitness workshops to 8,000 young Rugby League players, and their parents. - Train grass roots coaches to continue delivering mental fitness workshops and leave a sustainable tournament legacy. This comes at a vital time for both the sport and mental health awareness, with suicide being the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49 here in UK. Given that 93% of the 42,000 Rugby league players and 70% of spectators are male, the mental fitness charter is of huge importance to help educate both players and audiences of the benefits of looking after one's mental wellness. Video © @ RLWC2021
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited a women's center in Vancouver on Tuesday, making her first public appearance since she and her husband made the announcement of the bomb.
She has spent the last days in Canada with baby Archie, while the royal family has tried to deal with the current crisis.
Enrique attended crucial conversations with the queen and other family members this Monday.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the queen said that the family would have preferred that the couple "continue to be members of the royal family who work full time," but "respect and understand the desire of" Enrique and Meghan "to live a more independent life. ”
On Wednesday, Enrique used the Sussexroyal Instagram account to announce that the German city of Düsseldorf will host the sixth Invictus Games in 2022.
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The Invictus Games are a multisport event specifically for injured or disabled veterans.
Enrique, who spent a decade in the UK armed forces, said in a message posted on Instagram:
“I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport! I have no doubt that the German public will receive these Games very well and that each competitor can expect a warm welcome and an incredible atmosphere. ”
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