09 November 2023 , 20:37
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Prince Harry has shared a sweet message to bereaved military children ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
The Duke of Sussex shared a letter with the young members of Scotty’s Little Soldiers as he offered his heartfelt support to bereaved military children and young people ahead of what is a proud but emotional time for them.
The charity is one which is close to Harry's heart, with the 39-year-old first becoming involved with them in 2017. He was recently asked - and happily accepted - to become their first-ever Global Ambassador and will continue to support them.
And his words were met with praise by fans online after the charity shared his words on Twitter. His personal letter, dated November 9, saw Harry tell those affected that he is thinking of them and hoping their Remembrance weekend is "filled with comfort, support, and shared understanding with your fellow Scotty's members".
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Harry sent Scotty's Little Soldiers a supportive letter (Scotty's Little Soldiers)Explaining how this weekend marks an important and emotional date on the calendar, Harry said he knew what it felt like to have lost a parent, calling it "immensely difficult".
Offering his advice, he wrote: "Spending time with people who understand what you may be feeling and who can rally around you in moments of need is something to cherish." He then encouraged people to "take full advantage" of the Scotty's community.
He added: "Grief is nothing to be ashamed of; it's normal to feel sadness from loss. But don't forget that you also deserve to feel happiness - your parent would want that, trust me."
Harry ended his words by telling the children to feel pride for their parent whom they lost and to understand they will never be forgot. "It's an honour for me to be a part of this community alongside you," the Duke signed off.
Prince Harry served in the British Army for more than a decade and held a number of honorary military titles that were awarded to him by his late grandmother, the Queen. In 2014, he also set up the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting competition for injured and sick military personnel and veterans.