Prince Harry has shared insights into his family’s experience since returning to the United Kingdom, highlighting a renewed enjoyment of traditional British customs. The Duke of Sussex, 42, spoke at the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, an event that honours children with life-limiting conditions. While his wife, Meghan Markle, did not attend, Harry appeared alongside TV presenter Gaby Roslin, an ambassador for the charity.

In an interview with Hello! magazine, Harry reflected on the “most British things” he and his family have embraced since relocating back from California last month. Notably, he described taking frequent walks with his wife and their two children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, characterizing walking as quintessentially British.

Harry also mentioned a culinary tradition that holds particular significance for him: his children now enjoy Marmite spread on crumpets. The Duke noted that Archie and Lilibet had previously been dismissive of Marmite while living in the United States, but the switch to the UK has changed their tastes. “They used to dis me for having Marmite in the house, but now we are in the UK that is kind of water under the bridge,” he said. He expressed pleasure that Marmite, a long-standing part of his own upbringing, has been embraced by his children, calling it “a big moment.”

Prince Harry has not lived in the UK full time since 2020, when he and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and moved to the United States. Their return to the UK earlier this year marks a notable shift, with Harry continuing his patronage of WellChild and engaging with local charitable initiatives.

The WellChild Awards event was held in London, where the Duke remains actively involved in promoting support for children facing serious health challenges.