The Duke of Sussex as Patron of WellChild - Page 7

MARG · #**121** 10-09-2015, 11:24 PM

Prince of Hearts? Give us a break!

Harry is great with kids of all ages and that is wonderful, but puh-leeze . . . he is himself, Prince Harry. He is the sum of all his years, three decades and counting.

And, he is not channeling his dead mother!

Osipi · #**122** 10-10-2015, 12:06 AM

I'm tending to agree with you here. I think the use of "X of hearts" and "the people's X" have seriously reached their sell by date.

Curryong · #**123** 10-10-2015, 12:52 AM

Yes Harry will continue to do very well by his charities without cheesy titles given by the tabloid press.

eya · #**124** 06-12-2017, 03:40 PM

Prince Harry hosts a party for the 40th Anniversary of his charity WellChild

Prince Harry hosts WellChild 40th anniversary party | Daily Mail Online

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Prince+...on/2-VCkD6mwEH

polyesco · #**125** 06-12-2017, 04:29 PM

"Prince Harry spoke to Helping Hands volunteers who make rooms accessible for disabled children to come home"
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal?...32522678714368

Curryong · #**126** 06-12-2017, 06:32 PM

This is a wonderful cause and I bet Harry has learned so much about this, and these terrific children and their devoted parents in the ten years he's attended the WellChild awards and the seven years he's been the charity's patron.

It's also sad that Helping Hands can only help about 20% of the parents who approach them about renovations to their home so their beloved children can come home. I hope they get more sponsorship so this can be improved.

Osipi · #**127** 06-12-2017, 07:01 PM

I love what Harry is doing for this organization and hopefully, as you state Curryong, it will generate more awareness of the needs of these families and donations will rise.

It is one thing to have focus on the tremendous work that is being done for children with special needs and their well being and their mental health so that they can, with confidence, explore the world around them and find their niche in it. What is sadly never brought to mind is that there are things needed and adjustments that need to be made to assure that a person has the tools to move about their world. Access ramps, wheelchairs, stair lifts and things like that rarely are brought to mind but are necessary and yet expensive beyond the means of ordinary people.

Well done Harry!

DeeT · #**128** 06-12-2017, 07:41 PM

I'm glad that Harry is involved with these important charities and I really hope they get the resources that is needed to support these caregivers in such challenging situations. Awesome work!

**iceflower** · #**129** 07-07-2017, 06:44 AM

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On his second day in Leeds today, July 7, Harry visited a WellChild Nurse at the Children's Hospital and a WellChild Helping Hands project. He later also paid a visit to Haribo in Castleford:

** gettyimages gallery **

** yorkshireeveningpost: Prince Harry meets seriously ill Leeds boy and sees safe play garden makeover **

** dailymail: Compassionate Prince Harry visits the home of a seriously ill five-year-old in Leeds (and describes the boy's mother as a 'superwoman') **

Curryong · #**130** 07-07-2017, 07:53 AM

Thanks for posting these links, iceflower. A full day for Harry and a worthwhile one, meeting all those seriously ill children and their wonderful parents. Mrs McOmish-Rooney is indeed a super-woman as are all the mums and dads of these kids. I'm so glad the charity WellChild got some well-earned praise. The workers should be proud of themselves and I'm sure that garden will be well-used.

eya · #**131** 07-07-2017, 10:28 AM

And a video from today

https://www.facebook.com/ITVNewsRoya...0000895748346/

I love see Prince Harry with little children!

**An Ard Ri** · #**132** 07-07-2017, 12:28 PM

HRH Prince Harry meets with kids and their families at Leeds Children's Hospital earlier today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CtZWCiJDF8

DeeT · #**133** 07-07-2017, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the videos. Amazing families and caregivers with precious children that deserve all the attention possible to get the funds and equipment needed to help them with their daily struggles. Harry is as charming as ever in these situations, the attention he gives is so prominent from taking the time to talk with families, children and staff, to quickly retrieving the ball that had fallen from the little child. Awesome work!

Curryong · #**134** 07-07-2017, 07:57 PM

Harry wrapped up his visit to Leeds with a visit to a sweets factory, Haribos, which he could femember from his childhood. He was presented with several boxes of Harry-mix sweets which were moulded in the shape of his head, which he found amusing and ate a green one. Some boxes were for members of his family. Wonder whether he will give some to his grandparents!

Prince Harry gets his own 'Harry Mix' at Haribo factory in Castleford

eya · #**135** 10-11-2017, 03:23 PM

Prince Harry attends at the 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner in aid of Wellchild in London tonight

Prince Harry attends 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner | Daily Mail Online

**iceflower** · #**136** 10-11-2017, 04:13 PM

Here are some more photos from tonight:

** gettyimages/zimbio: Prince Harry Attends 100 Women In Finance Gala Dinner In Aid Of Wellchild **

Lady Nimue · #**137** 10-11-2017, 10:32 PM

It will be quite a buzz when Harry finally has his lady on his arm when arriving for one of these events!

Curryong · #**138** 10-11-2017, 10:41 PM

Maybe next year! Harry looks very dapper in his bow tie and dinner jacket. I'm sure he had a wonderful time chatting with all the ladies around the room. Good on the 100 Women for choosing WellChild as their charity this year. It's a great cause. Harry is due to attend the WellChild evening soon.

Missjersey · #**139** 10-11-2017, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osipi

I love what Harry is doing for this organization and hopefully, as you state Curryong, it will generate more awareness of the needs of these families and donations will rise.

It is one thing to have focus on the tremendous work that is being done for children with special needs and their well being and their mental health so that they can, with confidence, explore the world around them and find their niche in it. What is sadly never brought to mind is that there are things needed and adjustments that need to be made to assure that a person has the tools to move about their world. Access ramps, wheelchairs, stair lifts and things like that rarely are brought to mind but are necessary and yet expensive beyond the means of ordinary people.

Well done Harry!

Absolutely!!! It warms your heart to see this Prince in action.

MARG · #**140** 10-12-2017, 04:24 AM

Harry certainly rocks 'black tie' from tip to shiny toe, but what really stands out for me is the air of total self-confidence and genial good humour he seems to exude. It's not that he is smiling so much as he looks like he is genuinely happy to be where he is, doing what he is doing and he hasn't got his "work" face on. He's standing around for photo ops with a lot of women and he doesn't look tense or like he wants to get out of there.