For his WellChild patronage, the Duke of Sussex filmed a charming video in which he praises the “extraordinary strength and spirit” of young people with difficult medical conditions.
Harry asked people to nominate “remarkable individuals who inspire you” for the charity’s upcoming 2024 awards. He released this message shortly after losing a High Court challenge regarding his security.
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“The WellChild Awards is our chance to celebrate the extraordinary strength and spirit of young people with complex medical conditions from across the United Kingdom,” said Harry, who was speaking from his California home and appeared at ease in a grey shirt.
It enables us to highlight the tenacity and optimism they exhibit on a daily basis and to acknowledge the amazing support that they receive from their friends, family, and the experts in their immediate vicinity.
Honoring this amazing community’s extraordinary bravery and compassion is such a privilege.
“However, in order to accomplish that, we need you to take a moment to nominate the extraordinary people who motivate you. Please join us in celebrating the incredible superstars who will be honored at the 2024 WellChild Awards; your participation makes a significant difference.”
Since 2007, Harry, 39, has served as the organization’s patron. Its mission is to assist UK children who are terminally ill. These young people’s inspirational qualities are honored annually with awards.
Held on the eve of the first anniversary of the late Queen’s death, Harry took a plane from the United States to London last year to attend.
The video, which features the father of two, was made public shortly after Harry’s High Court challenge against the Home Office over their decision to reduce his level of personal security when he travels to the UK was unsuccessful.
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Harry’s attorneys have declared that he plans to file an appeal against the decision.
Harry’s legal representative stated: “The Duke is not requesting special treatment; rather, he is requesting that Ravec’s own regulations be applied fairly and lawfully, guaranteeing that he is given the same consideration as others in compliance with Ravec’s own documented policy.
“In February 2020, Ravec left the Duke of Sussex out of a specific risk analysis and neglected to implement its stated policy toward him. In the duke’s case, the risk analysis cannot be replaced by the so-called “bespoke process” that is applicable to him.
“The Duke of Sussex hopes he will obtain justice from the Court of Appeal, and makes no further comment while the case is ongoing.”
Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office in response to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) decision from February 2020, which stated that Harry should have a higher level of protection while in the nation.
The Government said that Harry’s claim should be rejected, claiming that Ravec, whose authority is under the purview of the Home Office, had the right to determine that the duke’s protection needed to be “bespoke” and taken into consideration “case-by-case”.
Retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane dismissed the Duke’s argument in a decision on Wednesday, concluding that Ravec’s strategy was neither procedurally unfair nor unreasonable.
