The Prince opened up about his children’s hobbies on a visit to a hospital earlier this week
Prince Harry let slip one of his son Prince Archie’s favourite toys during a visit to Birmingham earlier this week. The 41-year-old was greeted warmly by staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he celebrated two decades of WellChild’s specialist nursing programme.
The royal took a moment to pose with around twelve nurses for a group photo, and also held a conversation with a young patient, a 12-year-old boy. During his meeting with Alec Hill and his parents, Harry offered a glimpse into his own family life, sharing a sweet rare detail about his seven-year-old son.
Prince Archie had previously been confirmed to be travelling to the UK with his parents and younger sister, five-year-old Princess Lilibet. However, following the rejection of Harry’s request for police protection, he ultimately made the trip without his family.
On the subject of Archie, Harry remarked: “Do you know who’s obsessed with Lego? My son Archie and he’s a master builder.”
This candid comment comes amid reports that, despite the security controversy, Harry may be planning to bring his children to visit their paternal grandfather, King Charles, at some point this week, reports the Express.
Addressing a gathering of WellChild executives, nursing staff and families, Harry paid tribute to the ever-increasing pressures shouldered by healthcare professionals. He said: “I don’t know if you hear it enough, the difference that you make every single day is quite literally changing daily lives.”
He continued: “I understand, and we understand, that becomes harder every week with cuts and financial difficulties just the insanity that seems to be circulating, not just in this country but in general.”
Archie and Lilibet have not made the trip to the UK since 2022, when they attended the celebrations marking the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. That visit is also believed to have been the last occasion on which the King saw his two youngest grandchildren.
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