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The Duke of Sussex, 40, made the solo trip to attend the WellChild Awards where he met seriously ill youngsters and their families.
At the event, he was upstaged by six-year-old Noah Nicholson, who threw his soft toys at the prince 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 donned a sophisticated navy blue suit, crisp white shirt and vibrant light blue tie.
At the annual London event this evening, Harry gave an award for an Inspirational Child, aged 4 to 6, and delivered a speech.
He hailed a group of “little legends” honoured at the awards ceremony for “uplifting all those around you” despite serious illnesses.
Harry paid tribute to the children and teenagers recognised at the WellChild awards, who act as carers, fundraisers or just carry on with life as they cope with debilitating conditions.
Harry told the young people and their families: “Thank you for your courage, your perseverance, your kindness and of course your humour.
“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.”
It marks the his thirteenth appearance after being made charity patron 16 years ago.
Harry has supported WellChild in their work to improve the quality of life for poorly kids and their loved ones.
Ahead of today’s gathering, he said: “I am once again honoured to attend this year’s WellChild Awards celebrating the remarkable courage and achievements of children living with complex medical needs.
“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 recognise such extraordinary individuals.”
It is not yet known if Harry will meet up with dad King Charles or Prince William while he’s in the UK.
Harry presented an award to Noah from Grimsby.
The brave youngster weighed just two pounds when he was born prematurely at 27 weeks.
Since then he’s had 28 ops, 14 of which were life-saving procedures, and spent the majority of his childhood on hospital wards.
Noah has cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease and short bowel disease – meaning he requires constant round-the-clock care.
Other famous faces and WellChild supporters are also expected to turn out today.
Harry was seen chatting with Beverley Knight and Oti Mabuse in the VIP room.
WellChild Chief Executive, Matt James commented: “Across the UK, an increasing number of children and young people are living with long-term, complex medical needs.
“Alongside their families, they navigate extraordinary challenges each day.
“Through the WellChild Awards 2024, in association with GSK, we aim to highlight the immense difficulties they face and to celebrate their remarkable resilience and spirit.
“This event also offers an opportunity to honour the selfless dedication of those who support them – whether it be siblings, parent carers or professionals who have gone above and beyond to give these children the best possible chance to thrive.”
It comes after Harry spent the weekend alone in New York City – leaving wife Meg and kids Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, in California.
The dad-of-two was spotted going into a tattoo parlour in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Harry had a large security presence alongside him as he exited East Side Ink – where it is understood he did not actually get a tattoo and was there for a promotional stunt, according to Page 6.
He also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and took on the new Tonightmares attraction.
At the horror house in Rockerfeller Center, the royal was videoed screaming “Jesus, f**k!” as zombie and ghouls jumped out at him.
During the trip he also honoured his late mum Princess Diana at the Halo Trust event.
And it is the second time in weeks Harry has returned to England alone after he attended a memorial service for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes at the end of August.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said: “It is significant that he is doing so much on his own now.
“They are living more separate lives as it looks like Harry is trying to carve out what exactly his future is.
“I suspect Harry has been feeling very much like a spare part.
“He wants more fulfilling roles for himself so we may well be seeing more of him here.”
