The Duke of Sussex as Patron of WellChild

[Osipi]

Harry most certainly has what we call "the gift of the gab". He has the ability to make everyone he meets feel like his new best friend. The thing is that it isn't a "game face" or a "mode" but its actually all pure Harry.

He most certainly never looks like he'd rather be someplace else. Most people that I know that have that "gift of the gab" are still there talking with people after they've said they should get going an hour ago.

[Curryong]

Harry was doing what he does so well each year for this very important charity of his, the WellChild awards, bonding with very sick children and their parents following Paddington in the afternoon

. That included talking about his diet at breakfast time (hopefully Meghan will wean him off the sausage sandwiches, lol) and coaxing a shy little girl out from behind a pillar!

Prince Harry bonds with children at WellChild Awards | Daily Mail Online

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by MARG

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.

I think these days Harry is generally happy--he seems to have found the someone to share his life and has worked through much of his anger and grief from his mother's death. And it shows.

[ACO]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the annual #WellChildAwards at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Tuesday 4th September.

The Duke of Sussex is Patron of @WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children and their families.

[jacqui24]

Well, now that it's nearing the end of summer, events are starting to be announced. Thank goodness.

[eya]

Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the WellChild Awards today 4 September

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed...wards,_london?

https://www.gettyimages.de/search/ur...alproducts=all

[polyesco]

pictures and articles from the DailyMail
Harry and Meghan celebrate the courage of seriously ill youngsters at awards | Daily Mail Online

I believe Harry has been patron since 2007

[Curryong]

I always feel Harry shines at these events. He is very empathetic but cheery as well, and puts people at ease. And Meghan gave young Mathilda Booth a rose from her bouquet, after the little girl presented her with it which was very sweet. They were both very interested and engaged with the people they met, I thought.

[An Ard Ri]

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in central London.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2mBjjg5Etc

[iceflower]

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Here's a copy of the speech the Duke of Sussex has held at the WellChild Awards:


** royal.uk: A speech by The Duke of Sussex at the 2018 WellChild Awards **

[ACO]

Lovely, lovely event. These kids are amazing.

[jacqui24]

I’m always amazed by how natural both of them are with kids.

[Zaira]

Great video! Excellent speech by the Duke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=SoUXMOdYl8U

This is very a (great) fan blog and I normally wouldn't post, but her break down of the stories of the different awardees was SO well done. I wanted to share!

Mad About Meghan: Harry and Meghan Meet Inspirational Children at the Moving WellChild Awards!

[Curryong]

Some affectionate rubs of the back for Meghan from Harry at the WellChild event.

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/enterta...le-back-video/

[jacqui24]

I'm putting this here since it's somewhat related to the WellChild Awards. One of winners of the awards was barred from her A-levels because she's missed so many days of school during the year due to her health issues (she's had to take her exam in the hospital rather than at school, as well). After this received attention, the school has decided to reverse their decision. This is one of those great stories where inspirational stories receiving additional attention due to royal association and making a change for the better and opening a conversation on an issue that's been long overlooked. Children with disabilities often need special accommodation to complete their education. However, this should not serve as a reason they aren't given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Certain accommodations should be made to fit their needs, and those changes require awareness.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...rince-13223007

[Curryong]

Evie truly is inspirational. Her story is heartwarming and I hope the school is sincere in doing all it can to assist her in getting her A levels. I'm sure the WellChild connection helped in changing the minds of those at the school. Great story!

[eya]

Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Sussex attend the WellChild awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel on 15 October in London


https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2...this_event_adp


https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed...wards,_london?

[iceflower]

Some more photos can also be found here:


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[Dman]

I watched the ceremony LIVE and I chocked up when Harry chocked up in his speech -
https://mobile.twitter.com/byQueenVi...87316170088455

I love this moving awards ceremony. The children and their families are faced with so many physical challenges, but they still able to go on and do amazing things.

[Dman]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Arrival at the WellChild Awards-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=utzwff...ature=youtu.be

Harry’s Emotional Speech-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zYPmWJ...ature=youtu.be