Prince Harry just granted three award winners the ultimate surprise.
The Duke of Sussex appeared virtually in a new video courtesy of the Well Child organization, a national U.K. charity that gives children and young people with serious illnesses the best chance to thrive at home with their families. For the virtual appearance, Harry revisited three previous winners of the Well Child Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes the inspiring work and stories of affected children across the country.
The trio were stunned when Harry appeared on their screens, and instantly beamed once they realized they were chatting with the Duke of Sussex again. The duke applauded them for their bravery and recognition from Well Child, and they also talked about how they have all been faring amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
"Your bravery, your strength, your optimism, your everything is just so unbelievably inspiring, incredibly refreshing as well. There's never enough time in the day, or days in the week, to recognize every single one of you and recognize all your achievements," said Harry. "But you guys know how many kids, and how many young people your ages, are struggling through life, but coming out on top every single day, and are inspiring their parents."
Evie Toombes, 19, reflected on previous award ceremonies, where she met Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan, when the awards were able to be held in person, before the pandemic.
Toombes said that she remembered "how positive the evening was" and how "it was a celebration of everything we can do and I think all of us need to focus on that. I have definitely carried that through and continue to carry it through."
