Prince Harry Says He’s ‘Honored’ to Return to U.K. for ‘Incredible’ Family Charity Close to His Heart
On Monday, Sept. 30. The Duke of Sussex, 40, will be guest of honor at the annual WellChild Awards in London. The U.K. charity for seriously ill children — of which Harry is the patron — is one of the few causes he has kept since stepping back from his role as a full-working member of the royal family in January 2020.
In a statement, Harry said he is “honored” to celebrate “the remarkable courage and achievements of children living with complex medical needs” again this year.
“These incredible young people, along with the dedicated caregivers, nurses, and professionals who tirelessly support them, inspire us all. It is a true privilege to recognize such extraordinary individuals,” he added.
The WellChild Awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of children and young people living with serious illnesses or complex medical needs and also reward the dedicated love and service of those close to them or who care for them.
Harry, who has been associated with the charity for 16 years, regularly attends the gala, spending meaningful quality time with the youngsters and their families and carers beforehand and giving a speech. This year he is also presenting the Award for Inspirational Child (aged 4-6).
The Duke of Sussex’s spokesman could not confirm what else he might be doing while he is in Britain. Whether he sees his father King Charles, 75, with whom relations are strained, also remains to be seen. When Harry turned 40 on Sept. 15, his father’s official social media sites wished him a happy birthday — closely followed by the office of Harry’s brother Prince William and Kate Middleton.
