Members of Scotty’s Little Soldiers were treated to a surprise visit from the Duke of Sussex at their annual Christmas party. While not a real-time visit, Prince Harry appeared in a video message recorded specially for bereaved British forces children.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is bereaved military charity based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. This is not the first time the Royal Family has chosen to support this important organization. In 2018, the charity benefited from contributions given in honor of Harry and Meghan’s wedding. A year later, Prince Harry delivered a video message to the charity’s children while dressed as Santa Claus.
In the latest video, Prince Harry sought to empathize with the sorrow experienced particularly during the Holiday Season. Dressed in a Spiderman costume as per the event’s heroes and villains theme, he said: “Christmas is a time when we miss our loved ones really, really badly and that’s OK. But at the same time, it can be possible to feel guilty for having fun without our parents.”
He went on to offer more comforting words: “But I am here to assure you that our parents always want us to have fun, OK? So don’t feel guilty. You are allowed to have the best time ever, especially with this Scotty’s Little Soldiers community. Go out there, have the best time, and Merry Christmas.”
Prince Harry then took off his mask and revealed his identity.