Prince Harry’s heartwarming words for disabled girl as he attends WellChild event with Meghan Markle and host of celebs
PRINCE Harry last night told a seriously ill girl to "never stop smiling" in a heartwarming exchange as he and Meghan Markle attended an event for sick kids.
Harry and his wife played with balloons and chatted to award winners from his charity WellChild.
And in one touching moment he told Matilda Booth, 7, who suffers from spina bifida "to never hide that brilliant smile away".
After being given a white rose by Meghan, beaming Matilda then made a pinky promise with the prince and Meg that she would keep smiling.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined children, parents, carers and celebrity supporters at the WellChild bash in central London.
Harry has been a patron of WellChild - a national charity for seriously ill kids - since 2007.
But it was 10-year-old Chloe Henderson who asked the royals the golden question - what is their favourite Disney film?
Harry laughed as he told Chloe that Meghan has "always loved the Little Mermaid" whilst Meghan replied that Harry's favourite is the Lion King.
Harry proved just how much he loves the film by showing of his knowledge to an impressed Chloe
He added: "You know who does the voice of Zazu? Rowan Atkinson, who plays Mr Bean."
The Duke then told Chloe and her older sister Hana, who was accompanying her: "We want to come round to your house for movie night."
"You'd be very welcome," Chloe replied.
In a speech Harry paid tribute to all the kids, carers, nurses, doctors and hospital staff who helped care for the inspirational children.
He said: "Every one of you is truly amazing. You have shown all of us what it means to be a champion – whether for yourself, your family, your community, or someone in need.
"The stories that we’ve all just heard – of resilience, strength of spirit, and the power of working together – were without doubt, incredibly moving and motivating.
They really sum up what WellChild is all about – giving families the best chance to care for their children at home, and supporting them through the reality of all that that entails."
The ceremony will celebrate the inspiring qualities of some of Britain's sickest children and their carers.
Winners this year include brave Matilda who is paralysed from the chest down and has endured more than 40 operations.
She has been praised for her "great zest for life" and her "courage, strength and determination".
Also hailed as inspirational was Mckenzie, from Fife, who had to learn to speak, swallow, eat and drink and move again due to acute flaccid paralysis.
She was praised for being there for other children when they are scared or sad.
WellChild said: "Despite his own problems Mckenzie cheers up everyone when they are low, and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face".
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.