Prince Harry has been upstaged by a lively six-year-old boy at the WellChild Award for inspirational children in London. The Duke of Sussex, 40, touched down at Heathrow Airport to attend the annual prize event honouring children and teenagers with complex medical conditions at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Monday. Harry gave a speech on a brightly lit stage and presented the recipients with their award in the capacity of patron, without his wife Meghan Markle.
“As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away,” he told the audience. “As you also probably know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her.” King Charles’ youngest son later met Noah Nicholson, who has cerebral palsy, and his mother Tracey Nicholson.
The boisterous young boy threw his toys on the floor and appeared delighted as Harry had to pick them up, according to the Independent. “Don’t apologise, I love it,” the Duke told Tracey. “Every parent has about six spare.
” Harry burst out laughing and was seen grinning and joking as Noah grabbed the Duke’s beard and cheeks in another heartfelt moment. The adorable seven-year-old sent hearts soaring standing beside a beaming Harry in photos posted to WellChild’s Instagram account. More pictures captured the Duke engaging in meaningful conversation with other children and listening intently to their careers.
As Harry actively championed the chi.
