Sean Coughlan

The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.

The Duchess of Sussex is no longer expected to appear at any of the public events this week, during her husband the Duke of Sussex's visit to the UK, it has been confirmed.

Sean Coughlan - Royal correspondent The Duke of Sussex was welcomed by enthusiastic supporters of his Invictus Games, as he arrived at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham's NEC.

It is the first time the King has seen his grandchildren Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in person in more than four years.

Sean Coughlan - Royal correspondent Prince Harry's visit this week was meant to be the dramatic moment when his wife Meghan appeared before the UK public for the first time in almost four years.

Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.

Sean Coughlan - Royal correspondent "I always had the perception that you only got an honour if you were rich or famous," says Clive Lawrence.

Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.

Sean Coughlan - Royal correspondent The search will soon begin for a new right-hand man or woman for King Charles, with the current principal private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, set to step down next year.