Overview

• At the 20th anniversary WellChild awards in London, the duke praised winners as “a beacon of hope and inspiration” and told them, “This is your moment.”
• He closed the ceremony urging the children to “keep fighting” and commending their strength, courage and joy.
• During a reception, he chatted with 17-year-old winner Declan Bitmead about sibling dynamics after learning he has a younger brother.
• He play-fought with nine-year-old winner Gwen Foster using balloon swords, and she gifted tiny football shirts for his children.
• Earlier, he laid flowers at Queen Elizabeth II’s resting place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, while the Prince of Wales delivered a separate tribute at a Women’s Institute event in Sunningdale.