Prince Harry has shared a sweet anecdote about Princess Lilibet as he spends time away from Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, made a solo trip to the UK to attend the WellChild Awards, where he met seriously ill children and their families.
At the event, he met six-year-old Noah Nicholson, who threw his soft toys at the duke and laughed as Harry picked them up.
Prince Harry noticed that Noah was carrying a giraffe toy named “Raffy” – the same toy the six-year-old had when they first met in 2019.
He said: “Is this the same one? No way! Every parent has a spare. I’ve got at least six spares. My daughter Lili has these Lovies.”
Harry jokingly told Noah that he was “so naughty” after he kept throwing “Raffy” and a white cat toy named George in his direction.
The Duke of Sussex donned a navy blue suit, a white shirt and a £69 blue tie from Reef Knots.
Prince Harry photographed at the WellChild Awards this evening
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At the annual London event this evening, Harry gave an award for an Inspirational Child, aged four to six, and delivered a speech.
He hailed a group of “little legends” at the awards ceremony for “uplifting all those around you” despite their serious illnesses.
Prince Harry paid tribute to the children and teenagers recognised at the WellChild Awards.
He told the young people and their families: “Thank you for your courage, your perseverance, your kindness and of course your humour.
Meghan Markle has remained in Montecito while Prince Harry is in London
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet did not accompany the duke to the UK
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“And thank you for being you and uplifting all those around you.
“The WellChild Awards is an event that never fails to inspire me.
“The stories of young people who battle against the odds, living lives filled with medical procedures, hospital stays and endless appointments, remind us all of the strength of the human spirit.
“For many of us, it is a daily life we can hardly imagine, and yet somehow, the young people I meet are always smiling and every room they walk into seemingly lights up with warmth and positivity.”