Now that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aren’t sucking up all of the royal-attention oxygen with their Canadian tour, it’s time to see Prince Harry! YAY! Harry attended the WellChild Awards last night, and these are some photos from his breezy appearance on the red carpet. Did you know that royal figures don’t stop for photos on red carpets? They consider it gauche, because they’re not peasant celebrities, they’re royalty. They compromise by walking the red carpet rather slowly, making sure that photographers do get some shots. This is my explainer for why we don’t always get the best photos of the royals even when they do “walk the carpet” for a good cause. You know who’s great at walking a carpet slowly, so everyone gets photos? Prince Charles. His sons could learn from him.
Anyway, there’s not much else to say about these pics. Harry has been patron of WellChild for years, and he never leaves them hanging. He goes to this event every year and always spends lots of time with the kids, many of whom have very serious and sometimes terminal illnesses. People Magazine made their coverage all about how Harry was showing off his “uncle skills,” because everything must be seen through the frame of the Dolittles, I guess. Harry was great with kids before he even became an uncle though.
I’m including some special photos of Harry interacting with kids inside the event. You know what I like? Harry’s total f—king engagement with the kids. If this was William, he would be staring above everyone’s head and looking constipated. If this was Kate, she would be baring her teeth and flashing her drawers as she stooped over, because of course she would be wearing four-inch heels. Not Harry – he got on his knees to see the kids at their level. He made silly faces. He passed out hugs and hand-touches and genuine warmth.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet, WENN, Getty.
HONK!
HONK! x 2
Hugs! Smiles! Harry! HONK HONK HONK !!!!!
Honk! This is how it’s done, Dolittles.
Honky honk honk!
X3
Where’s the Harry coverage been?
Honkedty honk honk!
HONK HONKHONKHONK
All I got to say is: HONK! Also, him checking out the kiddo’s Batman logo on the bottom of the shoes is so cute.
Right!? That kid has so much has style 🙂
Love that! I’m not showing my husband. He’ll want some.
I want those shoes. And i want more ginger prince!!
He is so awesome! The warmth that radiates from him is amazing
agreed!!!! exactly this…..warmth
He seems like such a genuinely good person. Glad he is carrying on his mom’s spirit.
All of those pictures of him with the kids made me smile. He is just so profoundly different from Will & Kate.
Harry has charisma, Wills doesn’t. William can’t do much about that. But Harry also makes a huge effort, Yes, he is warmer than William, but he is also there. He shows up and interacts. Even when William and Kate show up, very briefly, they never embrace the kids the way Harry does, which is odd since they have kids and should be more comfortable around them than Harry is. But they just can’t get out of their own egos, and their own personal space. I don’t know if she was always like that, but she certainly is now.
Why yes, Kaiser, of course you can give him my contact info. 😉
Yes, Harry
Because Will shirks his royal duties in general. If he were uncomfortable the way Charles can be but dedicated to his work in another way, we could overlook the character flaw. Will is the patron of some children charities but doesn’t do much beyond the perfunctory photo op.
Very true. There’s a comfort that comes with doing something on a regular basis even if it’s not in your ‘comfort zone’. Since Will doesn’t do certain things regularly there will always be an awkwardness.
Ugh i’m a mess! That picture of him hugging the little boy made me tear up at my desk!
me, too.
He has his mother’s emotional intelligence and ability to ‘connect’ with people. Is it possible to learn this? Anyway, he’s always had this ability to connect with kids, he really likes them and it shows…
Doesn’t it? I bet he’s as whiny as his brother at times, but you’d never know it when he’s on the job.
Everybody can be whiny for five minutes, have a whinge, get over it, William’s been Whiny since – actually I can’t remember a time when William wasn’t whiny, it’s just that we weren’t noticing it, ignoring it (he lost his Mum!), he was Diana’s son, he was in the services then gradually the perpetual background whinge became the foreground signature…
Harry has just got charm, you could imagine having a reasonably normal conversation with him, you’d have no chance with William…
Oh I Love this! why did he get his Sh*t somewhat together for his job and his brother has not?
He wanted it plus he hired ELF.
Honks for Harry’s ELF. He’s doing a great job
Honestly I think Harry is the key for the monarchy to stay together after The Queen passes. I wonder if Charles and The Queen knows this as well. I wouldn’t be shocked at all of Harry became King in the future.
I agree, but that’s my American opinion. If I were a Brit, I would be far more willing to pay to have Harry as king and not the Dolittles. Harry exudes warmth and compassion, he’s a good public face for the monarchy. I like that he was a wild child that got his sh!t together, I find that relatable. I can not relate to Kate or Will in any way. I hate laziness and I would never spend a year, let alone 10 years, chasing a ring.
What i find mindboggling about the ring chase? Doing nothing else with other areas of your life. I can understand couples who take years, decades to marry, but you never have them sitting at home in stasis waiting for that moment.
@MELLY, I don’t get it. I thought William broke up with her or cheated on her twice and she kept accepting him. So does that mean he loves her now? Also if Katw waited 10 years does that mean her path is to be a Royal and God made it that way for her?
Honestly I think Harry is the man for the job. He may not know it yet but I think he is. Also, I think Charles and The Queen can see it. At least Harry puts his heart and soul in charity work and a great humanitarian. William and Kate to me seem like they don’t like Royal duties and I’m shocked Kate after 5 years is not a great humanitarian at all!!!!! I wonder what people in the UK think of Harry?
@LAK – Thank you, my thoughts exactly. I wonder what would have happened to her if Will had put a final end to the relationship years ago.
@Lak, I couldn’t agree more. Spending a decade of your life, especially your 20’s, focused solely on marrying a man who degrade, disrespects, and cheats on you blows my mind. It’s not a fairy tale, it’s just depressing. Kate must not like herself very much. She has no ambition or drive. She doesn’t have real goals, besides marrying Will. She hasn’t done anything with her life before or after her marriage.
@Kitty, Will did break up with her and cheat on her a bunch of times. She just has no respect for herself and was dead-set on marrying him, no matter the cost. I wouldn’t be shocked if he continues to cheat on her, once a cheater always a cheater. And it’s not like she demands respect. Both Will and Kate need to realize that respect isn’t given, it’s earned. Both of them need to be humanitarians who work for the perks and luxurious life they are given. They have the power and platform to create real change and do so much good. I think it’s criminal that they do nothing.
Anyone with eyes and a functioning brain can see that Harry is much better suited for the job as King. Like you said, he puts his heart and soul into his charity work and has earned respect. Long live King Harry, Long live Ginger Snap!
@MELLY, you are correct William and Kate have no real ambitions and not using their position to influence good and be great humanitarians and they get away with it! But I’ve always learned that the truth will always come out. I wouldn’t be shocked if in the future when Harry and his bride and their future kids who are more popular than William and Kate the leaders consult their respective Parliaments and, after decision by those individual parliaments for their respective countries, they come together and decide if they want Harry as King.
@Kitty, William and Kate were on and off more times than a light switch and he pretty much cheated on her for the duration of the GF years. She was his go to girl, the girl he called when he wanted to get laid, the girl he called when he was in-between chasing other women. Her nickname from his bodyguards was the mattress as she was often seen sneaking in late in the evening and sneaking out of his home early in the mornings. He was once quoted in the press bragging about how he could get it anytime he wanted. All she did was wait for him to call and she would drop everything and go running – she once blew off a friends wedding at the last min to go on vacation with him.
Kate’s path to the ring wasn’t easy – she clung until she was last girlfriend standing.
@Betti, so you are basically saying that being a royal is probably not her path in life. I am basing this on a religious perspective. I mean if it was she would be great in her royal role and be a great humanitarian. Wow so does William love her or not?
@Kitty – her life path was to advance the social standing of her family. Kate is not religious so that just backs up your point about her not being humanitarian – she and Wills only go to church when a pap stroll is included or its a request from TQ (who is religious).
He does love her but am not sure he’s IN love with her, if that makes sense.
Yeah, I assume he loves her. But I honestly think that Will was getting pressured to get married (because he’s the heir) and Kate was the only one willing to marry him. William didn’t exactly have lots of women in his life who were willing to put up with him & the royal family. Like Betti said, Kate was the last one standing.
How romantic!
@Betti, wait Kate is not religious? Is William? Is it any wonder why The Queen has been a great Queen? I know understand that Kate being a Royal is not her path and it will be her downfall and I’m also thinking William not wanting to be King is obvious it’s not her path at all.
@Melly, I wouldn’t be shocked if they don’t even hang out a lot when in private.
So lovely of him, but so heartbreaking to see the children this way. To be in a position to bring them some cheer and pass it up…shame on W&K.
See what a difference reading your briefing notes makes Will? Harry interacted so well with the kids cos he read the notes he was given about each kid
Doesn’t this just prove that William doesn’t really care about his royal duties and being King.
Exactly! It proofs what royal watchers who dont buy the PR have been saying for years
@PHAKSI, Honestly do people in the UK want Harry as King?
No, barring the deaths of William, George and Charlotte. Monarchy isn’t a popularity contest.
@Ella14, you should know your history. I sense you don’t like Harry. Also, “The leaders consult their respective Parliaments and, after decision by those individual parliaments for their respective countries, they come together and decide. I’m talking about the 16 commonwealth realms.
Im not in the UK, but commentators here on CB and on royal blogs from the UK say most people just dont care about the royals
I think Harry is amazing but that doesn’t mean that he can be King. Monarchy doesn’t work that way. I’m a Brit (who likes Will and Kate too) and I know that if, say, Jeremy Corbyn (leader of the opposition party in Parliament and an avowed republican) were in power he’d have far more important things to legislate than the succession.
AS Phaksi commented most Brits take the monarchy for granted. The usual figures quoted are 10% active republicans, 10% active royalists, and the majority who enjoy the pageantry, the bank holidays, the weddings etc as part of being Brits and don’t give the royals a thought for the rest of the time. A thousand years of monarchy, is what it is.
As LAK has pointed out before, it is a monarchy where the throne has gone sideways more often than not in recent generations. Victoria, George V, George VI, Elizabeth II.
notasugar, yes, the throne has gone sideways but only once (Edward viii) with the involvement of Parliament and by the wish of the monarch involved.
I’d just like Kitty and others who want Harry as King /William to abdicate/Parliament to take the Cambridges out of the succession/some great popular uprising in favou of Harry not to get their hopes up. Of course in this world nothing is impossible and no one can foresee the future but the odds of it happening are infinitesimal.
The odds are getting better every day W&K continue on their current path.
Exactly Nota.
In the thousands of years that England has been a Kingdom, and before it, the line of succession is better described as a suggestion rather than an iron clad rule. It’s gone sideways so often that the immediate heir can’t or shouldn’t presume their right to the throne until they are safely on it. Even then, there have been a few forced abdications over the centuries, so never say never.
Ella14: death isn’t always the reason the throne has skipped the immediate heir or forced a sideways move to a different person/dynasty. See Matilda, James 2 (and his sons, grandsons + top 50 people in the line of succession after his daughters Mary and Anne), Edward 8.
And that’s before you get to the usurpations.
“The odds are getting better every day W&K continue on their current path.”
They’re really not. As I said above, most Brits are fine with the status quo. The Daily Mail comment section doesn’t reflect reality (g).
Thanks for the conversation. 10.00pm here so time to log off.
ella14, I don’t think the DM is the font of truth, nor do I trust the clearly rigged public polls that say W&K are beloved. Plenty of rising frustration with the Windsors in general and these two in particular out there everywhere. Once HM is gone, gloves are coming off. They’re off in many places already.
The monarchy could use Harry as King if it wishes to survive and to find a way to do meaningful things.
Harry, on the other hand, has enough charisma and energy to succeed on his own and could survive handsomely without being a king.
William wouldn”t survive in style w/o his king title and yet he will also fail with it.
Charles, HM, I hope you’re thinking deeply about this,
Honk honk!
Honk to infinity! Always love Harry and kids.
Now excuse me while I deal with this dust in my eye….
Just love him-he looks so engaged and genuinely happy to be there-he definitely has his mother’s compassion and touch. More Harry please!!
I love Harry and kids and this engagement is one i look forward to every year. Pictures really dont do it justice. Saw a load of videos and Harry with the kids is everything. One little boy took hold of Harry’s hand and Harry held onto it while talking with parents. All the parents spoke of how much knowledge he had about each child, their families and what they were going through. He clearly could teach his brother a thing or two about reading your notes.
Harry could teach his brother a thing or two about being engaged in what you’re doing, as well as reading his briefings!
You know William will not listen to him!
HONK!
That is all.
Nothing better than pictures of a humane royal being great with kids. So adorable. And so professional, Harry!
These photos were great – he’s so good with the children. I wonder if he is exhausted afterwards and needs a moment to collect himself? I know that I would have a hard time holding it together being surrounded by so many adorable and sick children…
::honking for Harry::
Honk for Happy Harry! That’s the biggest difference-he is genuinely having fun!
He is his mother’s son. The best of her. Bless.
The Children’s Prince.
“It is one of those moments in life when you are left in awe at the strength of human character, particularly amongst those so young. Watching these children and young people face challenges with such determination, positivity, and good humour, never fails to take my breath away.” – Prince Harry, excerpt from WellChild speech 2016
Informed. Engaged. Dutiful. Well done, Harry!
Aww! He is so sweet when he interacts with children.
The bad boy is become an adult.
Oh, Harry! I love seeing the pictures from this event. It’s so wonderful that these children, their parents, and their caregivers are recognized and that Harry so clearly cares and goes above and beyond duty for this organization!
I soo needed a Prince Harry post today. Bless you. <3
Honk*
Me thinks he enjoys a chance to engage with real struggles, real issues and kids he might make a difference for. As cute as the dolittle’s ( love that name btw) kids are- they are probably very papmpered and could care less if Harry pops in for a visit- just MO
Harry: Gold Standard level of caring. He’s all heart, bless him. An empath like his mum.
William: emotional range of a teaspoon. If he doesn’t get anything out of it, he doesn’t care. A selfish, self-aggrandizing, feckless man-baby.