Prince Harry provides update on Archie and Lilibet, fulfills promise
Prince Harry had to bail on the Well-child Awards after the demise of the Queen Elizabeth II. In an emotional conversation with the donors, Prince Harry brought up his and Meghan Markle's kids, Archie and Lilibet.
By ET Spotlight Special | Updated:
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During an emotional video session with awards, Prince Harry gave recipients an update on the lives of his children, Archie and Lilibet. It was anticipated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, would attend the WellChild Awards ceremony in London the previous month.
After Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, died, he and his wife were obliged to abandon their plans to attend an awards ceremony for a charity that helps exceptionally ill children. To make good on his promise to congratulate the awardees personally, Harry had a video conference with them and their families later. He expressed his regret at being unable to attend the ceremony in person.
Henry Waines, 4, and his parents, dealing with serious health problems, were among the youngsters the prince spoke with. Henry then took advantage of the situation to ask about the prince's two young children, Archie and Lilibet.
Queen's grandchildren stand vigil as nation prepares for State funeral
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All eight of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin early on Saturday evening.
All eight of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin early on Saturday evening.
William, the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot, both wearing military uniforms.
William, the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot, both wearing military uniforms.
King Charles III was also seen making an unannounced visit to greet people waiting to file past Queen Elizabeth's coffin.
King Charles III was also seen making an unannounced visit to greet people waiting to file past Queen Elizabeth's coffin.
Tens of thousands have queued for hours, including through the night, to file past her coffin and pay their respects.
Tens of thousands have queued for hours, including through the night, to file past her coffin and pay their respects.
US President Joe Biden also headed to the UK to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations.
US President Joe Biden also headed to the UK to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations.
State heads and dignitaries from around the world are expected to arrive in London over the weekend.
State heads and dignitaries from around the world are expected to arrive in London over the weekend.
King Charles will also overlook the preparations and check the plans ahead of the Queen's state funeral.
King Charles will also overlook the preparations and check the plans ahead of the Queen's state funeral.
Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force, and navy have taken part in the first full rehearsal of the Queen's funeral.
Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force, and navy have taken part in the first full rehearsal of the Queen's funeral.
The Queen's coffin was adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown, and pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
The Queen's coffin was adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown, and pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
During a subsequent call, Harry attempted to communicate with Shakeerah Crowther, then ten years old, using sign language. Shakira had just recovered from a rare brain condition.
Harry discussed with Evelyn Rodger, a nurse working at a children's hospice whose pay is paid for by the Princess Diana Trust Fund, while he was on the phone with someone else.
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Prince Harry's response to everything was filled with strong emotions.
FAQs:
Who is Prince Harry? Prince Harry is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
How did Harry interact with the awardees? He meets the awardees through a phone conference to keep his promise.