Prince Harry's sweetest moments with kids


The Duke of Sussex became a father in May 2019


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Updated: June 15, 2019
Prince Harry kneels, smiling, in a gray suit, engaging with young dancers in a dance studio.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke of Sussex became a father in May 2019. Lovingly holding his son Archie Harrison when he and Meghan introduced their new baby boy to press, it was always obvious that Harry would make a fantastic dad. Here are his sweetest moments with children, before he became a father himself - from charity events to hospital visits, prepare to say "Awwww!" many times over as you click through Harry's cutest pictures with kids.

The Duke of Sussex chatted with children who were taking part in a ballet class whilst on a visit to YMCA South Ealing in west London in April 2019. The soon-to-be father even tried his hand at some of the dance moves too – we love how engaged Prince Harry was with these four to six-year-olds. 

Prince Harry interacts with a young girl in a yellow dress at a sporting event.© Photo: Getty Images

During the Invictus Games 2017, adorable two-year-old Emily Henson couldn't resist getting her hands on Prince Harry's popcorn. Once the British royal realized he had a little food thief, he playfully kept Hayley and British Paralympian Dave Henson's little girl occupied throughout the seated volleyball match. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in blue shirt and black pants, interacting with children in white shirts on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

In July 2017, Prince Harry put his comforting skills to the test with this little boy who burst into tears during a StreetGames 'Fit and Fed' summer holiday activity session in Central Park, East Ham in London, England. 

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in a dark suit, bends down to shake hands with a smiling young girl in a blue dress.

Swoon-worthy! The handsome Prince shook the hand of a bashful young girl at the World Trade Center site in NYC in 2009. 

Prince Harry and Prince William stand with their families on a balcony, watching an event.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry is always the "fun uncle",captured in this snap with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. He kept his big brother's kids entertained during the Trooping the Color ceremony in London in June 2016. 

READ MORE: How baby Archie has changed Prince Harry's life

Prince Harry, wearing a gray hoodie and cap, sits with a child holding a toy.

Prince Harry jokingly stuck his tongue out at a kid during his visit to the LCCU (Lesotho Child Counseling Unit) in Maseru, Lesotho in 2008. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in a red shirt, plays soccer with children in red and pink uniforms on a dry field.© Photo: Getty Images

Never one to resist competition, Harry joined a group of boys during a visit to Semonkong, Lesotho in 2010.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, holds a child in a blue shirt, kissing their forehead.

Harry snuggled close to Tyrell Richards, a young patient at the Queen Elizabeth ll in Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2010. 

Prince Harry holding a baby in a hospital, smiling. A woman stands behind him.

Harry couldn't resist the baby fever when he held Jean-Luc Jordan at the Queen Elizabeth ll hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados in 2010.

A man and a woman hold a smiling child in a grassy field. The woman wears a striped shirt and jeans.

Harry couldn't resist the chance to play with his little cousin Mia Tindall during the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy Match in Tetbury, England in 2016. 

Prince Harry lifts a smiling young girl in a yellow heart-print shirt and pink flip-flops.

Prince Harry had some fun with four-year-old Sinentlantla Jacobs in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, kneels with a smiling young girl, both wearing event lanyards.© Photo: Getty Images

It's hard to tell who loves this moment more, Harry or the little girl cheesing during their encounter at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida in 2016. 

READ MORE: Is this how Prince Harry will celebrate his first Father's Day as a dad?

Man in gray sweater and navy pants holds hands of young boy in blue shirt and khaki pants.© Photo: Getty Images

During the UK team's Invictus Games trials at University of Bath, Prince Harry found a little competitor in two-and-a-half year old Harry Phillips. The Harrys had some fun boxing and roughing it. 

Prince Harry pushes a child on a tricycle, both holding a red balloon.© Photo: Getty Images

Going for a ride! Harry took four-year-old Jabby for a spin in a toy motorcycle during his visit to the Lesotho Child Counseling Unit in July 2008. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, holding a bottle, shakes hands with a smiling woman holding a baby.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry couldn't resist giving this adorable little man a squeeze during the swimming final at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. 

Prince Harry holds a smiling child in the air, both wearing blue outfits, under a clear blue sky.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry had some fun swinging his new friend Lerato in Maseru, Lesotho in 2014. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, holds a baby with a man in a blue and red sports jersey.© Photo: Getty Images

There was no way that Harry was going to let little Pippa out-excite him during his meeting with her and her father British double gold winner (recumbant cycling) Rob Cromey-Hawke at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida in 2016. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, running with a rugby ball, surrounded by children in sports gear.© Photo: Getty Images

Catch me if you can! Harry got on the field and gave the children a run for their money during his coaching session at the Prince's Trust Team program in eastern England in 2014. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, interacts with a young child in a crowd of people.© Photo: Getty Images

Face off! Harry made faces with one of the children at the Mants'ase children's home during a visit to Lesotho in 2006. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, wearing a white hat and blue jacket, shakes hands with two young girls in red dresses.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry proved he is always up for a good time when dancing with two young girls in the rain during his visit to Nepal in 2016.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, high-fiving children in a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

A lucky little girl got a high five from Harry while he took a break from the Walking with the Wounded's Walk in Ludlow, England in 2015. 

A man with short hair holds a camera, looking at a child in a white shirt and pink glasses.© Photo: Getty Images

Say cheese! Harry played photographer with a cool kid during his visit to the Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho in 2015. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, hugs a young boy in a group of children.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry and 16-year-old Relebohile 'Mutsu' Potsane embraced ahead of the children's performance at the Sentebale Concert at Kensington Palace. The young boy and the Prince first met in 2004 during Harry's first visit to Lesotho. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, smiling and interacting with a young boy, both looking at a small object.

Harry didn't mind a little bit of bubbles and extra air as he held on to Alex Burke during the Bravest Child Awards in September 2009.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, sitting on the floor with two children, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Tickle time! Prince Harry played with two children during his visit to Maseru, Lesotho in 2014. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, laughs while seated next to a young girl in a white dress holding balloons.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry was amazed by nine-year-old Nellie-Mai Evans during the WellChild Awards in London in 2015.

Prince Harry kneels to shake hands with a young girl using a crutch, assisted by two adults.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry shook the hands of one of the youngest concert goers ahead of the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in June 2007. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in a blue shirt, points at a young boy with a cast on his leg in a hospital setting.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry gave a little bit of encouragement to a young burn victim at the Kanti Children's Hospital in Nepal in 2016. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in a suit, gently touching the cheek of a smiling child held by a woman.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry stopped to greet a small visitor during his tour of the royal navy's fleet diving squadron in Portsmouth, England in October 2007. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, smiling and receiving flowers from a child at a cultural event.© Photo: Getty Images

No gift too small! Harry received a flower from a small child during his visit to Nepal in 2016.

Prince Harry in blue jacket and green pants, greeting a woman and child at an outdoor event.© Photo: Getty Images

The charming Prince didn't just impress the older members of the crowd. Harry made quite the impression on a little visitor during his appearance at the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for Heads Together training session. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands in front of a crowd of smiling students, holding a microphone.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry wasn't afraid to let loose and show off his dance moves during his September 2016 visit to the Streetsport initiative in Aberdeen, Scotland. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, leads a group of children in a sports activity on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

Game time! Harry took some time out of his schedule to coach tag rugby to schoolchildren at Greenfield School in Walsall, United Kingdom in 2004. 

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