01of 22Kensington Palace/TwitterMeghan MarklejoinedPrince Harryat one of his most emotional events of the year on Tuesday:The WellChild Awards, one of the annual highlights of Harry’s public calendar, honors gravely sick children and their caregivers.
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Meghan MarklejoinedPrince Harryat one of his most emotional events of the year on Tuesday:The WellChild Awards, one of the annual highlights of Harry’s public calendar, honors gravely sick children and their caregivers.
02of 22Kensington Palace/Twitter"I want to acknowledge the young people who have been dealt the toughest cards imaginable – but who persevere, rise above, and set the example of living life to the fullest," Harry said in his speech. “In fact you are often the ones who lift us up – your ‘can-do’ attitude and unwavering spirit serves as a constant reminder that we must always look to the positive and never give up.”
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“I want to acknowledge the young people who have been dealt the toughest cards imaginable – but who persevere, rise above, and set the example of living life to the fullest,” Harry said in his speech. “In fact you are often the ones who lift us up – your ‘can-do’ attitude and unwavering spirit serves as a constant reminder that we must always look to the positive and never give up.”
03of 22Kensington Palace/TwitterHarry continued, “For the past 40 years, WellChild has been identifying issues and finding long-lasting solutions so that families can care for and support their children at home in the very best possible way. I have been a patron of the organization for 11 years now, and this year I am especially grateful to be able to share the scope and magnitude of this work with my wife, who joins me here this evening.”
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Harry continued, “For the past 40 years, WellChild has been identifying issues and finding long-lasting solutions so that families can care for and support their children at home in the very best possible way. I have been a patron of the organization for 11 years now, and this year I am especially grateful to be able to share the scope and magnitude of this work with my wife, who joins me here this evening.”
04of 22Kensington Palace/TwitterMeghan and Harry posed for a group shot with the honorees.
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Meghan and Harry posed for a group shot with the honorees.
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07of 22Meghan shook hands with some young singers from Riverside School.
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Meghan shook hands with some young singers from Riverside School.
08of 22Victoria Jones/AP/REX/ShutterstockThe Prince of funny faces! Harry pulled his signature move — sticking out his tongue — to make a child smile.
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The Prince of funny faces! Harry pulled his signature move — sticking out his tongue — to make a child smile.
09of 22Victoria Jones/AP/REX/ShutterstockThey met with 4-year-old Mckenzie, who has learned to speak, swallow, eat, drink and move again following a virus left him paralyzed.
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They met with 4-year-old Mckenzie, who has learned to speak, swallow, eat, drink and move again following a virus left him paralyzed.
10of 22VICTORIA JONES/AFP/Getty"They were so lovely," said Mckenzie’s mom, Amy. “They knew he was scared of the cameras and theysaid they didn’t like the cameras either so they turned around.“She added, “He’s never going to forget this, even though he’s only 4.”
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“They were so lovely,” said Mckenzie’s mom, Amy. “They knew he was scared of the cameras and they
said they didn’t like the cameras either so they turned around.”
She added, “He’s never going to forget this, even though he’s only 4.”
11of 22Kensington Palace/TwitterTen-year-old Chloe Henderson boldly asked the royal couple a very important question.“There’s a question I have to ask you,” she told Meghan and Harry, as the royal laughed and hid his head in his hands. “What’s your favorite Disney film?“Harry said he lovedThe Lion King, while Meghan replied that she has “always lovedThe Little Mermaid.”
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Ten-year-old Chloe Henderson boldly asked the royal couple a very important question.
“There’s a question I have to ask you,” she told Meghan and Harry, as the royal laughed and hid his head in his hands. “What’s your favorite Disney film?”
Harry said he lovedThe Lion King, while Meghan replied that she has “always lovedThe Little Mermaid.”
12of 22Victoria Jones/ WPA Pool/GettyDespite having Panenteric Crohns Disease, 13-year-old Poppy participates in many extracurricular activities such as the writers' and illustrators' club, debate society and drama club.
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Despite having Panenteric Crohns Disease, 13-year-old Poppy participates in many extracurricular activities such as the writers' and illustrators' club, debate society and drama club.
13of 22Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/GettyThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with Jake, who has spinal muscular atrophy. Despite years of being told he couldn’t audition for theatre roles because of his disability, the 12-year-old landed the lead role in Tom Fletcher’sThe Christmasauruslast December.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with Jake, who has spinal muscular atrophy. Despite years of being told he couldn’t audition for theatre roles because of his disability, the 12-year-old landed the lead role in Tom Fletcher’sThe Christmasauruslast December.
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15of 22Kensington Palace/TwitterSeven-year-old Matildashared a special moment with Harry. “Harry told her to never stop smiling, he made her ‘pinky promise’ to always keep that beautiful smile,” Matilda’s mother told reporters.
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Seven-year-old Matildashared a special moment with Harry. “Harry told her to never stop smiling, he made her ‘pinky promise’ to always keep that beautiful smile,” Matilda’s mother told reporters.
16of 22Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/GettyThe little girl, who has spina bifida, also presented Meghan with flowers. The Duchess picked a rose from the bouquet for Matilda to keep.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty
The little girl, who has spina bifida, also presented Meghan with flowers. The Duchess picked a rose from the bouquet for Matilda to keep.
17of 22Neil Mockford/GC ImagesPrince Harryhas been patron of WellChild since 2007.
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Prince Harryhas been patron of WellChild since 2007.
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19of 22Neil Mockford/GC ImagesShe also wore somefamiliar jewelry: Herpearl and diamond drop earringsfromQueen Elizabeth. The monarch gifted her new granddaughter-in-law the stunning accessory (which resembles many of her own go-to pieces!) ahead of theirfirst solo outing togetherin June.
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She also wore somefamiliar jewelry: Herpearl and diamond drop earringsfromQueen Elizabeth. The monarch gifted her new granddaughter-in-law the stunning accessory (which resembles many of her own go-to pieces!) ahead of theirfirst solo outing togetherin June.
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21of 22Jeff Spicer/GettyMore than 100,000 children and young people in the U.K. are living with serious or exceptional health needs, and many spend years in the hospital because there is no support enabling them to leave. Meanwhile, those who are at home face inconsistent and inadequate levels of support.
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More than 100,000 children and young people in the U.K. are living with serious or exceptional health needs, and many spend years in the hospital because there is no support enabling them to leave. Meanwhile, those who are at home face inconsistent and inadequate levels of support.
22of 22Jeff Spicer/Getty"For the past 40 years, WellChild has been identifying issues and finding long-lasting solutions so that families can care for and support their children at home in the very best possible way,“Prince Harrysaid in his speech. “I have been a patron of the organization for 11 years now, and this year I am especially grateful to be able to share the scope and magnitude of this work with my wife, who joins me here this evening.”
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“For the past 40 years, WellChild has been identifying issues and finding long-lasting solutions so that families can care for and support their children at home in the very best possible way,“Prince Harrysaid in his speech. “I have been a patron of the organization for 11 years now, and this year I am especially grateful to be able to share the scope and magnitude of this work with my wife, who joins me here this evening.”
source: people.com
