According to reports from the Mirror, the Duke of Sussex had a conversation with the relatives of Ruky Anighoro during the event. He shared that Meghan, the former Suits actress, had expressed a strong desire to be by his side as he delivered a speech to ill children and the gathered audience. However, her busy schedule in the coming week prevented her from making the trip.
Prince Harry's presence in the UK was brief, as shortly after the WellChild Awards, he departed for Germany to attend the 2023 Invictus Games, where Meghan would later join him.
At the WellChild Awards, Ruky was honored with the Special Recognition award for his remarkable resilience in managing his school life while undergoing multiple surgeries for brittle bone disease. The royal praised the teenager for his "serious talent" and took a moment to address the families of children facing health challenges, saying:
"As a father of two, and three dogs, so basically five souls, I'm acutely aware of the many joys and challenges that come with parenting. And that's with kids who aren't facing health challenges. So, to the parents and carers in this room, you have my sincerest admiration and respect.
The level of support and responsibility you share daily is unrivaled and without fail. You deserve all the assistance you need, whether it's training, enough skilled carers to help shoulder the increasing demand of 24/7 care routines, or simply providing time and space for you to take a break once in a while.
You are proof that not all superheroes wear capes.
