Prince Harry Surfaces in Public for First Time Since Naked Photo Scandal (Video)

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Privately, Prince Harry probably wishes he could forgo all public appearances after photos of his naked Las Vegas adventures leaked to the world.

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But Harry, perhaps under pressure from the Queen to reform his image, has princely duties to honor: on Monday, the red-haired rogue stepped out for the first time since the scandal broke last month to speak at a London awards ceremony for WellChild, a U.K.-based charity supporting sick children and their families.

Looking conservative (and, yes, clothed), Harry donned a gray suit to the event, where he talked with children and gave a speech slyly referencing his Sin City behavior during which he admitted he's "not shy," The Associated Press reported.

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"All of you — children, families, nurses, doctors, carers, volunteers — are, quite frankly, too remarkable for me adequately to describe with mere words but never one to be shy in coming forward, I’ll give it a go," he said, snorting with laughter.

Also on Monday: a 6-year-old boy who received an award from Harry had earlier told Britain's ITV News that he planned to tell Prince William's younger brother: "I'm glad you've got your clothes on." In the end, he chickened out (boo!).

Watch their exchange below, via the Today show:

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