Prince Harry shared his thoughts on England’s World Cup loss while attending a special event in New York City. The Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports event, where he was recognized for his role in creating the Invictus Games.

During the gathering, Harry was asked about England’s defeat in the World Cup, expressing his sadness over the outcome. Meanwhile, his brother, Prince William, also commented on the loss, stating that he was “gutted” but commended the team for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

At the event, Harry praised the photographers, calling them the “most polite” he had encountered. TIME honored him for his dedication to the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for armed forces personnel and veterans.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the games, Harry emphasized the positive impact of sports in transforming lives and emphasized the importance of expanding the event to benefit more countries globally.

Recently, Harry visited the UK to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle and their children. The royal family spent time together at Highgrove, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla in a private family gathering.

This visit was significant as it marked the first time King Charles met Archie and Lilibet in over four years, while Meghan and Harry had not visited the UK together since attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.