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PRINCE Harry met Boris Johnson today in what could be his last royal appearance before leaving the UK for Canada following a hard Megxit deal.

The Duke of Sussex arrived this morning at the UK Africa Investment summit in Greenwich hours after he told of his "great sadness" at ditching the Royal Family.

 Prince Harry has made a surprise appearance at a royal event
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Prince Harry has made a surprise appearance at a royal eventCredit: AFP
 The Duke met with Boris Johnson in Greenwich
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The Duke met with Boris Johnson in GreenwichCredit: PA:Press Association
 The pair in private away from their aides
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The pair in private away from their aidesCredit: PA:Press Association
 Prince Harry will be leaving the UK to join Meghan soon
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Prince Harry will be leaving the UK to join Meghan soonCredit: AP:Associated Press

Harry is privately meeting heads of state - including the Prime Minister, who was pictured making strange gestures with his arms as he spoke to the royal.

The event could be Harry's last appearance in the UK before being reunited with Meghan Markle and baby Archie in Canada after two weeks apart.

It is not clear when he will leave Britain but staff have been let go at the couple's home and his has no more official engagements on his diary - suggesting his departure is imminent.

His brother Prince William is later hosting a huge bash at Buckingham Palace later for the 21 African delegations and their spouses.

It is the first time the Queen has asked him to host a major state occasion inside the Palace as he gears up for his future role as King - but Harry is not believed to be attending to support his big brother.

The prince is said to have had a "diary clash" - plus there are fears he could have eclipsed the whole event after the Megxit drama, the reports.

Tonight's event will also see a shaken-up royal line-up following Harry's shock departure - with William instead backed by Prince Edward, his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Princess Anne.

RIFT HEALED

It comes as The Sun revealed today how Harry and William have ended their two-year feud after realising it was "now or never".

The pair made up in man-to-man peace talks away from the high-stress royal summit at Sandringham with their dad Prince Charles and the Queen.

But sources say Harry is still at odds with his father over the sensational decision to quit the royal family.

He last night told of his "great sadness" over his decision to step down and move abroad with baby Archie.

Speaking at a charity event at The Ivy restaurant, he said: “The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly.”

Harry, 35, told friends and supporters: “It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.”

JUST CALL ME HARRY

The Duke claimed he wasn't walking away from the but it "wasn't possible" to continue serving the Queen, the Commonwealth and the Military without public funding.

But making a point of his new non-royal status, he said: “I want you to hear the truth from me, as much as I can share — not as a Prince, or a Duke, but as Harry.”

He also expressed sorrow that his military titles had been taken away from him - praising everyone "who has supported injured veterans" on Instagram today.

It is not clear when Harry will return to the UK from Canada but a source told the Daily Mail there is "more to come" in Britain before spring.

Meanwhile, the Queen appeared in good spirits on Saturday as she arrived for church at Sandringham with son Prince Andrew - having thrashed out a hard Megxit deal.

Under the new deal, Harry and Meghan will relinquish their HRH titles as they seek to forge a "more independent  life" in North America.

They will also not receive public funds anymore and will have to pay the taxpayer the £2.4 million that was spent on refurbishing Frogmore Cottage.

The couple will need to pay the estimated £30,000 a month upkeep bills at the Windsor home - but are able to now cash in on their celebrity.

One royal expert last night described the incredible Megxit deal as an “abdication” and said the Queen “has brought down the iron fist of monarchical leadership”.

 Boris Johnson seems to be impersonating an aeroplane as the pair speak at the summit
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Boris Johnson seems to be impersonating an aeroplane as the pair speak at the summitCredit: PA:Press Association
 Boris Johnson also appeared to go for a fist bump at the end
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Boris Johnson also appeared to go for a fist bump at the endCredit: PA:Press Association
 Prince Harry is meeting heads of state in Greenwich today
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Prince Harry is meeting heads of state in Greenwich todayCredit: PA:Press Association
 There are no more official engagements on his diary
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There are no more official engagements on his diaryCredit: PA:Press Association
 Harry is understood to be leaving the UK imminently
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Harry is understood to be leaving the UK imminentlyCredit: PA:Press Association
 He posted about the Walking With The Wounded charity on Instagram today
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He posted about the Walking With The Wounded charity on Instagram todayCredit: sussexroyal/Instagram
 Harry included photos from his expedition to the North and South Poles
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Harry included photos from his expedition to the North and South PolesCredit: sussexroyal/Instagram
 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally worked out the details of their so-called Megxit deal
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally worked out the details of their so-called Megxit dealCredit: AFP
 Prince Harry is due to join his wife and son in Canada
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Prince Harry is due to join his wife and son in CanadaCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Prince Harry popped into The Ivy in West London after the Queen made him drop his HRH title
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Prince Harry popped into The Ivy in West London after the Queen made him drop his HRH titleCredit: David New - The Sun
 Prince Harry gave an emotional speech in which he discussed his family's decision to step back insisting they 'had no choice'
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Prince Harry gave an emotional speech in which he discussed his family's decision to step back insisting they 'had no choice'
 The Queen beams after thrashing out the Megxit deal
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The Queen beams after thrashing out the Megxit dealCredit: Getty
Prince Harry makes emotional first speech since losing HRH title
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