Prince Harryis one doting dad!The Duke of Sussex, 38, connected with winners of this year’sWellChild Awardsin a heartfelt video call released Monday, where he shared a sweet update on what’s new with sonArchie, 3, and daughterLilibet, 1. Prince Harry and his wifeMeghan Marklewere unable to attend the flagship event for the U.K. charity that works to support seriously ill children on Sept. 8, following the death ofQueen Elizabeth.The prince first spoke with 4-year-old Henry Waines and his parents, Shevonne and Ben, telling the boy that they shared the same first name.WellChild"My name is Henry. Well, everyone calls me Harry. I have no idea why," the Duke of Sussex, whose given name is Henry Charles Albert David, said on the call from his home inMontecito.Shevonne shared that the prince was the inspiration for their son’s name, to which Harry covered his face with his hands and joked, “Don’t tell me that!“WellChildChatting about the special ceremony in Manchester, England last month, where Henry received the Inspirational Child Award for ages 4 to 6, Harry apologized that he wasn’t able to be there, which the boy warmly assured him was “alright.“For more on Prince Harry, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“You sound just like my son Archie, with that little squeaky voice. I love it,” Harry said. Later in the conversation, the youngster adorably asked the prince how Archie and Lilibet were doing.“Archie is very, very busy. And Lili is learning to use her voice, which is great,” Harry said of his two kids.Archie and Prince Harry.Sussex RoyalsWhile speaking with WellChild Award winner Isabelle Delaney, who was recognized as the Inspirational Young Person for ages 12 to 14, Harry seemed pleased to meet a very important family member — her Labradoodle, Hope, who is training to be the teen’s assistance dog.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Princess Lilibet.Misan Harriman"She helps Isabelle when we go to places that are loud and busy. Hope goes and helps keep her calm, keep her happy,” mom Heather explained.Agreeing, Harry said, “I tell you what, we all need a dog that keeps us calm. I’ve got three in this house now. So, we basically have five children,” as Heather and her husband Andy laughed.“I’ve got a black Labrador calledPula, a rescue beagle calledGuy. And we got another rescue beagle calledMia,” Harry said. “And between the three of them, they charge around chasing squirrels and causing all sorts of problems to us, every single day. But they are also emotional support dogs 100% — when they’re behaving.“WellChildIsabelle previously faced severe bullying in school, but persevered and has tremendously benefitted from a fresh start at a new school. The Duke of Sussex wished Isabelle all the best in the happy new chapter and said he hoped that they could all meet one day.Prince Harryand Meghan flew to Europe in early September for a series of visits with some of their longstanding charities, including WellChild. The WellChild Awards are a highlight on the couple’s calendar – Harry, 37, has been a patron of the organization since 2007, and Meghan, 41, joined him at the event in2018and2019.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at WellChild Awards in 2018.Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were set to attend this year’s event on Sept. 8, untilQueen Elizabeth’s doctors announced they were “concerned” for her health. Hours later, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen died “peacefully” at age 96 at her belovedBalmoral Castle.The WellChild Awards continued as planned, and the organization issued a simple statement on social media.“It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of HMQueen ElizabethII, grandmother of our Patron The Duke of Sussex. Our thoughts are with the whole of The Royal Family at this difficult time,” officialstweeted. “Our social media channels will be silent during this period of mourning.“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remained in the U.K. for the ten days offunerary eventsthat followed and flew back to California after thestate funeralon Sept. 19.
Prince Harryis one doting dad!
The Duke of Sussex, 38, connected with winners of this year’sWellChild Awardsin a heartfelt video call released Monday, where he shared a sweet update on what’s new with sonArchie, 3, and daughterLilibet, 1. Prince Harry and his wifeMeghan Marklewere unable to attend the flagship event for the U.K. charity that works to support seriously ill children on Sept. 8, following the death ofQueen Elizabeth.
The prince first spoke with 4-year-old Henry Waines and his parents, Shevonne and Ben, telling the boy that they shared the same first name.
WellChild
“My name is Henry. Well, everyone calls me Harry. I have no idea why,” the Duke of Sussex, whose given name is Henry Charles Albert David, said on the call from his home inMontecito.
Shevonne shared that the prince was the inspiration for their son’s name, to which Harry covered his face with his hands and joked, “Don’t tell me that!”
Chatting about the special ceremony in Manchester, England last month, where Henry received the Inspirational Child Award for ages 4 to 6, Harry apologized that he wasn’t able to be there, which the boy warmly assured him was “alright.”
For more on Prince Harry, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“You sound just like my son Archie, with that little squeaky voice. I love it,” Harry said. Later in the conversation, the youngster adorably asked the prince how Archie and Lilibet were doing.
“Archie is very, very busy. And Lili is learning to use her voice, which is great,” Harry said of his two kids.
Archie and Prince Harry.Sussex Royals
While speaking with WellChild Award winner Isabelle Delaney, who was recognized as the Inspirational Young Person for ages 12 to 14, Harry seemed pleased to meet a very important family member — her Labradoodle, Hope, who is training to be the teen’s assistance dog.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Princess Lilibet.Misan Harriman
“She helps Isabelle when we go to places that are loud and busy. Hope goes and helps keep her calm, keep her happy,” mom Heather explained.
Agreeing, Harry said, “I tell you what, we all need a dog that keeps us calm. I’ve got three in this house now. So, we basically have five children,” as Heather and her husband Andy laughed.
“I’ve got a black Labrador calledPula, a rescue beagle calledGuy. And we got another rescue beagle calledMia,” Harry said. “And between the three of them, they charge around chasing squirrels and causing all sorts of problems to us, every single day. But they are also emotional support dogs 100% — when they’re behaving.”
Isabelle previously faced severe bullying in school, but persevered and has tremendously benefitted from a fresh start at a new school. The Duke of Sussex wished Isabelle all the best in the happy new chapter and said he hoped that they could all meet one day.
Prince Harryand Meghan flew to Europe in early September for a series of visits with some of their longstanding charities, including WellChild. The WellChild Awards are a highlight on the couple’s calendar – Harry, 37, has been a patron of the organization since 2007, and Meghan, 41, joined him at the event in2018and2019.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at WellChild Awards in 2018.Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were set to attend this year’s event on Sept. 8, untilQueen Elizabeth’s doctors announced they were “concerned” for her health. Hours later, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen died “peacefully” at age 96 at her belovedBalmoral Castle.
The WellChild Awards continued as planned, and the organization issued a simple statement on social media.
“It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of HMQueen ElizabethII, grandmother of our Patron The Duke of Sussex. Our thoughts are with the whole of The Royal Family at this difficult time,” officialstweeted. “Our social media channels will be silent during this period of mourning.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remained in the U.K. for the ten days offunerary eventsthat followed and flew back to California after thestate funeralon Sept. 19.
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