- Prince Harry has been a patron of WellChild, a U.K. organization.
- He has also requested nominations for the WellChild Awards in 2023.
- This comes just a week after Kate Middleton launched her ‘Shaping Us’ childhood campaign.
Prince Harry continues to make headlines as he appears in a new video message, seemingly following in the footsteps of his sister-in-law Princess Kate, who recently launched her new campaign.
Meghan Markle’s husband was featured in a video released on Tuesday by WellChild, a U.K. organisation that works to support seriously ill children and their families, and of which Harry has been a patron since 2007. The Duke has made an appeal to inspire children to join them.
The video message from the Prince Harry comes just a week after Kate Middleton launched her new ‘Shaping Us’ childhood campaign.
Harry said: “For the past 15 years that I’ve been patron, I’ve been immensely grateful for the work that WellChild does and moved by the stories I hear and the people I meet.”
King Charles’ younger son added: “For children and young people with complex medical needs, WellChild provides high-quality care services and the opportunity to thrive at home alongside their families.”
Today our Patron The Duke of Sussex met 2021 WellChild Award winners at a garden party @kewgardens. The #WellChildAwards, in association with @gsk, looked different this year as we ensured attendees remained safe in line with #COVID guidelines. See some of our favourite photos. pic.twitter.com/nzzwa3NXk0
— WellChild (@WellChild) June 30, 2021
Archie and Lilibet’s father requested nominations for the WellChild Awards in 2023, which recognise inspirational children and carers who make a difference in their lives.
“Right now, you can play a role in highlighting someone in your life who inspires you,” he said. “By nominating someone for a WellChild award, you have the opportunity to introduce someone special to the WellChild family.”
Harry continued, “Each year, I so look forward to meeting with the award winners and spreading awareness about this incredible charity. I hope this year, you’ll join me and get involved. Nominate someone today.”
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