WellChild Awards 2026: Prince Harry gets emotional as he delivers impassioned speech during solo appearance in London


All the latest royal news from Monday 21 September, including Prince Harry's attendance at the annual WellChild Awards and more


Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex speaks on stage during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on September 21, 2026. WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. © POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Prince Harry honours nurses in special moment during WellChild speech

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a photo with the WellChild nurses during the 2026 Wellchild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on September 21, 2026 in London, England. © Getty Images
Prince Harry poses for a photo with the WellChild nurses during the 2026 Wellchild Awards

Prince Harry spotlighted the work of the WellChild nurses during his moving speech at the WellChild Awards on Monday night. 

The Duke of Sussex noted it was a "particularly special" night as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the WellChild Nurse programme.

"Twenty years is quite a milestone, and it is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to an incredible community of nurses — many of whom are here with us tonight — who make such a profound difference to families across the UK," Harry said. 

The royal then asked for all the nurses in the room to stand "so that we can embarrass and thank you" as the room applauded. 

"Since the first WellChild Nurse was appointed 20 years ago, the programme has grown to 54 nursing posts in children's hospitals and communities throughout the United Kingdom," Harry continued. 

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