A day after speaking out about his decision to step back from royal duties, Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at an official royal event.

In a news release sent to media outlets after the fact, Buckingham Palace shared Prince Harry’s involvement with the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit, an event hosted by the U.K. government to bring together world leaders to “demonstrate the strength of the relationship between the U.K. and Africa” and highlight economic opportunities in Africa.

The Duke of Sussex sat down with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as Prime Minister of Morocco Saadeddine Othmani, President of Malawi Arthur Peter Mutharika and President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi.

Prince William separately met with other African leaders, receiving Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo and Rwanda President Paul Kagame at Buckingham Palace.

Later Monday evening, Prince William and Duchess Kate, along with Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife, Countess Sophie, welcomed guests to a reception at Buckingham Palace for summit attendees. Kate wore a red sequined Needle & Thread gown with matching pointed red pumps.

(SD-Agencies)