Prince Harry seeks to acquire Princess Diana’s iconic revenge dress for Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint public appearance in Britain since moving back to the country in August, participating in a series of charity visits in Nottingham on Thursday. The couple met with crowds, posed for selfies, and interacted with volunteers. PBS NewsHour noted the appearance comes as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain following their departure from royal duties six years ago.

The visit has highlighted potential tensions regarding the couple's status. While the engagement featured walkabouts and media coverage, MyJoyOnline Ghana described it as not being a royal engagement, noting an absence of pomp, ceremony, or dignitaries. Malay Mail and New Straits Times reported that King Charles III previously clarified in a letter that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold a position akin to private citizens with charitable interests and should not be addressed as royal highnesses.

Separately, the Daily Times reports that Prince Harry is seeking to acquire Princess Diana’s famous black "revenge dress" before it is sold at a public auction by Sotheby’s. The report indicates the Duke of Sussex intends to secure the garment to preserve his mother's personal memory and legacy.

Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Malay Mail, PBS NewsHour, New Straits Times, MyJoyOnline Ghana — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.