Prince Harry says he felt ''great sadness'' but found he had ''no other option'' but to cut almost all of his royal ties in a bid to live a more peaceful life.
The comments were Harry's first public remarks since his split from the royal family was announced.
He was speaking at a dinner to support his Africa-based HIV charity.
Harry framed the decision to leave as his own, made on behalf of Meghan and their young son, Archie.
He spoke of both in his remarks, telling the audience that Archie had seen snow for the first time a few days ago and ''thought it was bloody brilliant.''