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Prince Harry shares sweet detail about daughter Lilibet as he honours youngsters at WellChild Awards in London - live updates

 The Duke of Sussex has been patron of the charity since 2007

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Emily Nash - London
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Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
Updated: 2 minutes ago
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The Duke of Sussex is back in the UK to attend the WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, in London,  and HELLO! is there to share all of the heartwarming moments.

Ahead of the ceremony, Prince Harry, 40, was reunited with Noah Nicholson, six, and his mum Tracy, five years after their first meeting at Sheffield Children's Hospital. 

The youngster was on lively form, grabbing Harry by the beard and throwing soft toys at him. Admiring a photograph from their first meeting in 2019, Harry spotted that Noah was carrying "Raffy", the same giraffe toy attached to a soft blanket.

"Is this the same one? No way!” he said. "Every parent has a spare. I've got at least six spare."

He added: "My daughter Lili has these Lovies."

As Noah continued to throw “Raffy” and a white cat toy called George in the Duke's direction, he joked: "You are so naughty!"

As they continued to lark around, he told Tracy, “Good luck!”

WATCH: Prince Harry meets winners and their families at WellChild Awards

Tracy, from Grimsby, Lincs, said: "I'm so proud of Noah. Beyond proud. It means so much. He lives in constant pain, all day, every day. But after everything he's been through, he lights up every room he goes into."

Harry is later due to present Noah with the award for Inspirational Child, 4 to 6 years old and told him: "I'll see you on stage!"

Born prematurely at 27 weeks, weighing just two pounds, Noah has had 28 surgeries, including 14 life-saving procedures.

He has cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, short bowel disease and other serious health issues that require constant medical care and cause him pain.

Noah is being recognised for "his courage, resilience and unwavering spirit," that has seen him fundraise to support the charities and hospitals that help him and donate gifts for other children in hospital.

The annual WellChild Awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of the UK's seriously ill children, and the professionals who help care for them.

Joining the Duke to honour the incredible recipients is a star-studded line-up of guests, including presenter Gaby Roslin, presenters Kate Garraway and Myleene Klass and Olympic rower Helen Glover. 

Last year's awards fell on the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Harry paid his own public to his late grandmother in his speech at the charity's ceremony, saying: "She is looking down on all of us tonight, happy we're together, continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."

See all of the best photos and moments from the night...

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Prince Harry walking© Getty

Prince Harry arrives

The Duke of Sussex was all smiles as he arrived at the ceremony wearing a dark suit and a blue tie. 

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Prince Harry dark suit and blue tie© Getty

Solo appearance

While his wife Meghan has joined Harry at the awards in the past, the Duke made a solo appearance at the bash this year. 

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Prince Harry smiles© Getty

Harry posed with dignitaries at the Royal Lancaster Hotel before the ceremony.

WellChild chief executive Matt James said Harry's involvement with the charity was "huge for us".

He added: "It does two things, it allows us to give our inspiring winners a night they will never forget, a night that will always stay with them.

"But also, it provides us with a platform to tell their stories which is really important for a group of families whose challenges often go unrecognised and misunderstood."

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Prince Harry walking© Getty

Pre-reception

Before the awards, Harry met with each winner and their families at a reception. 

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Kate Garraway attends the Wellchild Awards 2024 © Getty

Kate Garraway

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway was among the celebrity guests on the night. 

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Helen Glover at WellChild Awards© Getty

Helen Glover

Rower Helen Glover shared on Instagram ahead of the ceremony: "Getting ready for a very special night at @wellchild awards."

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Oti Mabuse arrives for the annual WellChild Awards 2024© Getty

Oti Mabuse

TV presenter and dancer Oti Mabuse was a vision in a white halter-neck dress. 

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Mylene Klass arrives for the annual WellChild Awards 2024,© Getty

Myleene Klass

Radio presenter Myleene Klass glittered in a gold sequined dress with puff sleeves. 


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Rosie Nixon and Charlotte Hawkins at WellChild Awards© Getty

Rosie Nixon

HELLO!'s Editor at Large Rosie Nixon, who is an ambassador for WellChild, was joined by GMB's Charlotte Hawkins. 

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