Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is set to attend the WellChild Awards in London on September 30, marking his twelfth appearance at the event. The WellChild Awards honour children living with severe medical conditions, their families, and the caregivers who support them.
Harry, 40, has been a long-time patron of WellChild, an organization dedicated to helping seriously ill children across the UK thrive at home. He will meet with award winners and their families at a pre-ceremony reception before presenting the Inspirational Child (aged 4-6) award and delivering a speech. The Duke expressed his admiration for the resilience and achievements of the children, stating, “It is a true privilege to recognise such extraordinary individuals.”
While Harry’s attendance has been confirmed, there is no mention of his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, accompanying him this year. Back in July he said that it’s ‘dangerous’ for Meghan to travel back to UK.
This appearance follows a series of recent visits to the UK, including a brief trip in May for the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games and a private memorial service for his uncle. However, tensions within the royal family remain strained, with reports that Harry has not spoken to his brother, Prince William, for two years, following revelations from his memoir “Spare” and a Netflix documentary.
Despite the family rift, Harry’s 40th birthday was acknowledged by the Royal Family on social media, with the Prince and Princess of Wales wishing him a happy birthday on X, sharing a photo of Harry smiling.
Harry continues to pursue legal action against the UK Home Office regarding the removal of his right to 24-hour police protection, a decision made after he stepped down as a working royal in 2020.