Prince Harry has been given gifts for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as he attended the WellChild awards ceremony.
The Duke of Sussex, who is patron of WellChild, travelled to the UK without Meghan Markle and their two children to join the awards and deliver a speech at the Monday evening ceremony.
Harry, who has attended 14 of the past 20 ceremonies, arrived at the capital’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, where he will present an award and deliver a speech.
After posing for photographs upon arrival, the duke then moved to spend time with some of the inspiring children who were in attendance.
Prince Harry was given presents for his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while attending the WellChild awards
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One of those he met was nine-year-old Gwen Foster, a full-time wheelchair user who was born with spinia bifida and hydrocephalus.
Despite the daily challenges she faces, Gwen is a passionate wheelchair racer, becoming the youngest competitor at the Vitality One Mile race.
The youngster is also a football fan, being a supporter of both Wigan Athletic and Brighton Hove & Albion.
Evidently, the nine-year-old was keen to share her passions with Prince Harry’s children who had remained in the US for his current four-day trip.
Inspiring youngster Gwen Foster gifted the young Sussex children a Wigan Athletic and Brighton shirt
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As they sat together, Grace handed the duke a gift bag containing two personalised football tops made out to Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
The shirts bore the Sussex children’s first names, with Archie appearing to receive a Brighton away shirt and Lilibet Wigan’s third kit.
"Best gift ever, thank you so much," a touched Harry responded as he held up the presents.
"This is so cool, it's going to make them so happy," he promised.
After the touching gifts, Harry playfully duelled Gwen with balloon swords
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After thanking her for the touching gifts, the duke then playfully fenced with Gwen using balloon swords.
The pair could be seen as they duelled, with Harry striking a poses, to the delight of those around them.
Writing a foreword to attendees of the WellChild event, Harry penned: “Tonight marks a very special occasion - the 20th anniversary of the WellChild Awards. For two decades, this event has shone a spotlight on the extraordinary courage, resilience, and spirit of children and young people living with complex medical needs across the UK, as well as the incredible dedication of those who care for them.
"What began as a small moment of recognition has grown into a nationally recognised beacon of hope and celebration; a place where truly inspiring stories are shared and honoured
"The WellChild Awards has grown to become a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when positivity, determination and community come together," he continued, Hello! Magazine reported.
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The Duke made his first major public appearance at the awards since returning to the UK on Monday
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"I am immensely proud to stand alongside WellChild as its Patron, especially in this milestone year. Thank you to everyone who makes this evening possible, from our generous sponsors and supporters to the families, professionals and award winners who inspire us all.
"This evening is yours. Your voices and your stories. It is your courage and your smiles that lie at the heart of this celebration and inspire everything WellChild stands for.
"To the mums and dads out there - you are superheroes. Don't ever forget it.
"Have a wonderful evening," he concluded, signing off: "Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex."