PRINCE Harry might be a senior member of the Royal Family but to one little girl he was a clown sculpting balloons.
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WellChild, a United Kingdom charity of which Prince Harry is Patron, seeks to provide care for any seriously ill child, no matter how challenging their condition may be.
He might be a prince, but Harry isn’t above getting down on his knees for a good cause.
Harry poses on stage with award recipients at the WellChild Awards in London. “They remind us of the utter insignificance of everyday worries”.
Harry speaks with Toby Sweeney-Croft, 9, Inspirational Young Person Award victor in the 7-10 years-old age group, and his mother Rebecca, as he attends the WellChild Awards in London.
‘Yet, one of the things that always stands out is the positivity shown by those in the most hard and testing circumstances.
He continued: “It is heartening to hear so many stories of happiness and hope, even through the dark times”.
The youngster, from Warcop, near Appleby, hit the black and white animal-shaped toy on to his head and around his face as he chatted to her adoptive father Jeff Evans, 53.
Prince Harry was in his element tonight as he charmed – and was charmed by – a few of the bravest sick children in the country.
One child who had mistaken the fifth-in-line to the British throne for a clown made a special request, asking the prince, “Can you make me a balloon animal please?” After having a heart transplant at just 11 months old, she has battled cancer three times and suffers severe fits and behavioural problems after having a stroke in 2009.
“I will try to, but I can’t make any promises”, Prince William’s younger brother replied.
Later during the ceremony – which will honour both children and medical carers – the prince will present the award for most inspirational child, in the four to six age group category, and give a speech at the end of the night.
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Her mother, Hayley Smallman, said Harry was taken back with her present.
