10 photos that show the Queen's sweet bond with grandson Prince Harry


The pair are often spotted laughing together


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Danielle Stacey
Danielle StaceyOnline Royal CorrespondentLondon
September 16, 2021
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, smiling and shaking hands with a woman in a floral dress. Mo Farah stands nearby, smiling.© Photo: Alamy

The Queen has always had a close bond with her grandson Prince Harry and shared a series of touching photos to mark the Duke's 37th birthday in September 2021.

Her Majesty even referred to Harry by name in one of her most personal statements yet, following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back as senior royals in March 2020.

Harry appears to share the same cheeky sense of humour as his 95-year-old grandmother and the pair have been known to share a giggle or two in public.

Harry also convinced his grandmother to take part in a hilarious video exchange between the British royals and then US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, to promote the Invictus Games in 2016. 

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Harry had just become a father for the first time to baby Archie just weeks before. The Sussexes have kept their UK residence Frogmore Cottage, which is close to Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry in a red and purple jersey presents a gift to Queen Elizabeth II, who wears a pink hat and gloves.© Photo: Getty Images

Her Majesty looked delighted as she and Harry, then 18, exchanged a gift at a polo match in 2003. 

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stands next to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, who is bending down to speak to Queen Elizabeth II.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry and Meghan looked absolutely thrilled to see the Queen as they gathered after Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding ceremony in Windsor in October 2018. Just a few days later as the Sussexes headed off on their royal tour of Australia, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in black jacket, shakes hands with Elizabeth II, wearing purple dress and pearl necklace, in a formal room.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen proudly looks at her grandson during a reception for Walking With The Wounded in 2013. 

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Prince Harry kisses Queen Elizabeth II on the cheek at an outdoor event.© Photo: Getty Images

A warm greeting to granny as the pair attended Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's wedding in 2008.

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Queen Elizabeth II stands with two young boys on a balcony, all looking ahead.© Photo: Getty Images

An adorable photo of the Queen and her grandsons Prince William and Harry, as they watch the polo in Windsor, in 1987. 

Queen Elizabeth II inspects soldiers in uniform holding swords in a military ceremony.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen beams with pride as she inspects Prince Harry and his fellow soldiers at their passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. 

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Prince Harry stands beside Elizabeth II, both smiling, at a formal event.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry's gurn had the Queen in stitches as they left Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles' wedding in 2005. 

Queen Elizabeth II in blue coat and earrings, facing Prince Harry in suit and tie.© Photo: Getty Images

Harry greeted his grandmother with a kiss on the cheek as they attended the Chelsea Flower Show in 2015.  

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