Prince Harry Honors The UK’s Bravest Children
Prince Harry was on hand to present awards to some of the UK’s bravest children coping with serious illness at The Children’s Health Awards in London, England yesterday. One of the night’s award recipients, Alex Burke, wasn’t convinced that Prince Harry was really a prince because he wasn’t wearing a crown … Harry insisted that he is the real deal and sent the little tyke on his way. I understand this funny bit was among the highlights of the evening:
He may have one of the most recognisable faces on the planet but young Alex Burke was determined to check that Prince Harry was the real deal. Looking puzzled as he met the third in line to the throne at a charity awards ceremony this evening, the six-year-old said: ‘Are you sure you are Prince Harry? Where’s your crown?’, before asking for good measure: ‘So you’re not William then?’ Fortunately, Harry, 25, took it all in his stride as he scooped Alex up into his arms. ‘I’m sorry, you’ll have to put up with me!’ he spluttered. The prince, who was on a day off from training to be an army helicopter pilot, was at the WellChild Children’s Health Awards in London, which recognises the courage of youngsters coping with serious illness. Alex, from Manchester, has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, a genetic condition which causes non cancerous tumours to grow on the nerves in his body prompting a host of painful health problems. The lively youngster takes his condition in his stride, however, and was full of beans as he accepted his award from Harry yesterday – celebrating by blowing bubbles in the prince’s face. His mother, Sarah, 26, a full-time carer, said; ‘The only kind of princes that Alex knows about are the ones in stories who wear cloaks and crowns. ‘I have been showing him pictures of Harry and his brother, trying to explain who they are but he couldn’t understand why he wasn’t wearing his crown. I just told him that he wasn’t allowed to take it out with him.’ Among the other award winners was Lucy Tutton, eight, named the most caring child in the country for helping with her poorly sister, Sophie, five, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, a severe neurological disorder. Lucy, from Bristol, screamed with excitement and gave Harry a flower made out of balloons. Afterwards she said; ‘Oh wow – I felt like a princess.’ Harry got a fit of the giggles himself when he was presented with a framed picture of his elder brother by another brave young guest, saying: ‘Oh no, look who it is!’ He was given the photograph by Harrison Holmes, eight, from Barrow-in-Furness, who suffers from chronic lung disease and met William earlier this year on a trip with WellChild to the Lake District. The chatty youngster bowed as he handed his prized posession over to Harry and made him promise to give it to William. Harrison told him that William, who he calls his ‘Prince of Cuddles’, had promised to come to his house. ‘Oh, he is so sweet,’ said Harry, ‘I will definitely remind him of his promise.’ And the prince liked the balloons so much he took them home…
What an amazing awards ceremony. I love that these brave children were allowed a night in the spotlight so that they could be honored for having to endure their serious illnesses. That a member of the royal family would be on hand to do the honors of giving out the awards to these brave children is very impressive. As we are well aware, Prince Harry is no saint … but he deffo has his heart in the right place and I wholeheartedly commend him for his tireless charity work. Much congrats goes out to all the award recipients last night … here’s hoping for speedy recoveries!!
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September 29th, 2009 at 9:08 am
wow. if is fantastic. the only red head boy to ever catch my eye
September 29th, 2009 at 9:08 am
wow. he Is fantastic. the only red head boy to ever catch my eye…
September 29th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Following in the footsteps of his beautiful mother :o).
September 29th, 2009 at 10:05 am
This is really sweet. :)
September 29th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I like that this kid can party like a mad man and then turn around and do something like this..His mom would be SO PROUD! Yeah, he’s had little ups and downs, but for leading the life that he has, he seems like such a great guy..
September 29th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Aw, Prince Harry is awesome!
September 29th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
<3 him.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
thats cute.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Adorable. Him and the kids. :)
-meream
September 29th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Harry seems like such a nice guy. He really is following in his mother’s footsteps.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Since he was a youngster, Prince Harry has worked tirelessly with sick/disadvantaged kids both in Britain and abroad. He spent a good deal of time in Africa volunteering in villages at one point.
Just like his mum.
September 30th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
His mum would be proud. I am a sucker for men who love kids. Prince Harry, I am determined to be your future wife ;)