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Prince William stepped out in London today with David Beckham following Prince Harry’s triumphant appearance at the WellChild Awards.
Harry, 40, made headlines with his affinity for the children present and burst into laughter when a cheeky youngster grabbed his beard.
He was attending the event, a mere 15-minute walk away from Kate and William’s London home, as a patron. The WellChild Awards celebrate the achievements of seriously ill young people and their carers.
William, 42, meanwhile, met David Beckham as he viewed the new London Air Ambulance helicopters and their crew following a successful fundraising appeal.
He will also promote his Earthshot Prize today with a visit to a 2023 finalist, ENSO, which specialises in creating sustainable tyres for electric vehicles.
The award, established by the prince in 2020, recognises and supports those doing groundbreaking environmental work.
It is believed the two brothers will not see each other, despite appearing to be in the city at the same time, following a deterioration in their relationship in recent years.
They are said to have kept their distance at their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’s funeral this summer.
Key Points
- Prince William celebrates new helicopters with David Beckham
- Prince Harry praises ‘little legends’ at WellChild Awards
- Adorable moment youngster grabs Prince Harry’s beard
Prince Harry shares sweet insight into Princess Lilibet’s life
Prince Harry shared a sweet insight into his young daughter Princess Lilibet’s life at the WellChild Awards in London.
The prince opened up when Noah Nicholson, six, threw one of his cuddly toys at him – a giraffe named Raffy.
He said: “Is this the same one? No way! Every parent has a spare. I’ve got at least six spares.
“My daughter Lili has these Lovies.”
Prince Harry given supportive message at WellChild Awards
The Duke of Sussex received a supportive message from an audience member at the WellChild Awards.
Harry, 40, was attending in his capacity as patron for the charity which supports seriously ill young people and their carers.
While delivering a speech, he said: “So, keep being you. You’ve got this and we’ve got you.”
An audience member proceeded to shout: “We’ve got you too!”
Emma Guinness2 October 2024 00:00 1727812820Be sure to watch this sweet moment during Harry’s speech.🤣😍
— Zandi Sussex (@ZandiSussex) September 30, 2024
PRINCE HARRY: “So, keep being you. You’ve got this and we’ve got you.”
LADY IN AUDIENCE: “We’ve got you too!”
Laughter/Clapping #WellChildAwards #WellChild2024 #PrinceHarry pic.twitter.com/KgWm4xW0C0
Prince William celebrates exhibition highlighting homelessness
Prince William has celebrated the success of his Homewards initiative’s art exhibition.
In a post shared by the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account, the charity wrote: “Thank you to everyone who visited & supported Homelessness: Reframed at @Saatchi_gallery.
“Over 47,000 visitors came to see the exhibition that aimed to improve understanding & inspire optimism that homelessness can be ended, this is just the start of our work.”
Homewards was set up with the aim of eradicating homelessness in the UK.
Emma Guinness1 October 2024 21:00 1727802020Thank you to everyone who visited & supported Homelessness: Reframed at @Saatchi_gallery.
— Homewards (@HomewardsUK) September 26, 2024
Over 47,000 visitors came to see the exhibition that aimed to improve understanding & inspire optimism that homelessness can be ended, this is just the start of our work. pic.twitter.com/L0Ww3Bjj0T
Boris Johnson claims late Queen Elizabeth II was secretly battling cancer
Boris Johnson has claimed in his upcoming memoir that the late Queen Elizabeth II was secretly battling cancer in the leadup to her death.
“Her doctors were worried that at any time she could enter a sharp decline,” Johnson wrote in Unleashed.
“She seemed pale and more stooped, and she had dark bruising on her hands and wrists, probably from drips or injections.”
The former prime minister added: “As Edward Young explained to me later, she had known all summer that she was going, but was determined to hang on and do her last duty: to oversee the peaceful and orderly transition from one government to the next.”
The Independent has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Palace announces
Buckingham Palace has announced that Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child.
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 36, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will be welcoming their new arrival next spring.
They already share a daughter, Sienna, three, and Mr Mapelli Mozzi has a son from a previous relationship, Wolfie, eight.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
“His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.”
The child will be 11th in line to the throne.
Prince Harry explains why he will not bring Meghan Markle to the UK
The Duke of Sussex explained earlier this year why he will not bring his wife Meghan Markle to the UK.
Harry, 40, attended the WellChild Awards in London yesterday, but his spouse was notably absent.
Speaking to ITV’s Tabloids on Trial, he said that he will not risk bringing her to the UK as he fears a “knife or acid attack” inspired by negative tabloid stories.
Meghan, 43, last stepped out in public in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
Prince William celebrates new helicopters with David Beckham
Prince William has today celebrated the unveiling of the London Air Ambulance’s new helicopters with none other than David Beckham.
A series of images of the pair posing with the vehicles and their crew was shared to the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account.
Emma Guinness1 October 2024 13:00 1727780420Celebrating the launch of @LDNairamb new helicopters with David Beckham! pic.twitter.com/fxoIriWjDg
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 1, 2024
Prince William to celebrate London Air Ambulance’s new fleet
Prince William will attend an event celebrating the introduction of the London Air Ambulance’s new fleet.
The Prince of Wales, 42, is set to view the helicopters themselves and meet with their crew following a successful fundraising effort to introduce two new vehicles.
Praising the success of the Up Against Time appeal on Twitter/X, William, a former air ambulance pilot himself, wrote: “Fantastic News! This is going to have a life-saving impact.
“A huge thank you to everyone who donated W.”
Emma Guinness1 October 2024 12:00 1727771108Fantastic news! This is going to have a life-saving impact.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) August 9, 2024
A huge thank you to everyone who donated 🚁 W https://t.co/ty5tYv0q9g
Prince Harry praises ‘little legends’ at WellChild Awards
The Duke of Sussex took the opportunity to praise the “little legends” being honoured at the 2024 WellChild Awards as he gave a brief speech at the event.
Harry, 40, has been a patron of the charity which supports and celebrates seriously ill young people and their carers since 2007.
Harry said: “Thank you for your courage, your perseverance, your kindness and of course your humour. And thank you for being you and uplifting all those around you.
“The WellChild Awards is an event that never fails to inspire me.
“The stories of young people who battle against the odds, living lives filled with medical procedures, hospital stays and endless appointments, remind us all of the strength of the human spirit.
“For many of us, it is a daily life we can hardly imagine, and yet somehow, the young people I meet are always smiling and every room they walk into seemingly lights up with warmth and positivity.”
Prince William to step out in London today
Prince William is set to step out in London today following Prince Harry’s triumphant appearance at the WellChild Awards in the city last night.
The heir to the throne, 42, will be visiting a 2023 finalist of his Earthshot Prize, ENSO, which specialises in creating sustainable tyres for electric vehicles.
This will see him meet with the company’s CEO, Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, to discuss the progress it has made over the past year.
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