Prince Harry took part in a pickleball demonstration match at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Tuesday.
The event marked the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games 2027, where pickleball will make its official debut.
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The Duke of Sussex was joined on court by television hosts Alison Hammond and Ade Adepitan.
The duchess, Meghan Markle, did not attend due to security concerns that prevented her from flying to the UK earlier in the week.
She is expected to travel with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in the coming days.
Helen Helliwell, chief executive officer of Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, opened the demonstration by highlighting the competition's purpose.
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"Invictus has always been more than a week of games," she said. Helliwell noted that the adaptive sporting event provides deep, lasting benefits that extend beyond individual athletes.
"It transforms lives not only for competitors but for their families," she added.
During the exhibition, Prince Harry paired up with a partner to play against another duo.
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The inclusion of pickleball expands the sports program for the upcoming international tournament, which will be held in Birmingham next year.
