Prince Harry's incredible £8,000 Disney-themed gift he gave Prince Louis
Before his separation from the Royal family, Prince Harry relished his role as an uncle to Prince William and Princess Kate's three children. The Royal siblings welcomed their firstborn, Prince George, in July 2013, followed by Princess Charlotte in May 2015, and completed their family with the arrival of Prince Louis in April 2018.
In his memoir 'Spare', Harry expressed his joy at becoming an uncle, writing: "I was an uncle. Willy and Kate had welcomed their first child, George, and he was beautiful. I couldn't wait to teach him about rugby and Rorke's Drift, flying and corridor cricket - and maybe give him a few pointers about how to survive life in the fishbowl."
Harry also shared his excitement over Princess Charlotte's birth, saying he was "thrilled to bits" and that he "couldn't be happier for Willy and Kate". His affection was just as strong for young Prince Louis.
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According to a report by The Sun, Prince Harry made a heartfelt gesture for Prince Louis's christening by gifting him a first edition of A. A Milne's beloved 'Winnie-The-Pooh', which reportedly cost him £8,000.
An insider shared with the newspaper that one of Harry's fondest childhood memories was having his mother read him bedtime stories. "She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they get older.", reports the Mirror.
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Before young Prince Louis's arrival, Harry expressed his desire for George and Charlotte to follow in a particular aspect of his childhood experiences. Speaking to the Mirror, he voiced support for their involvement in the Armed Forces: "I would definitely encourage George, and Charlotte if she wants to, to have some sort of involvement in the Armed Forces, guaranteed. It's done no harm, just good, for me, and I know it's the same for William," he admirably mentioned.
As an uncle, he offered advice on coping with the pressures of royalty, suggesting they should relish their unique position: "As an uncle, you know, I would say enjoy the [royal] role, because at first it's just pressure, pressure, pressure. If you're going to be doing it and you're having an effect on so many people then, if you smile, they're smiling – and what's the point of doing such a unique job without enjoying it?".
Harry now has his own growing brood, having welcomed baby Archie with Meghan Markle in May 2019, and little Lilibet joining the family in June 2021. However, the Sussex family, residing in Montecito, California, have drifted considerably apart from their Royal kin.
The widening rift between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the Royal Family has become evident post various accusations made against the monarchy, leading to an almost complete estrangement. Notably, the young Archie, six, and Lilibet, three, haven't set foot on UK soil since 2022, with Lilibet having only once been introduced to King Charles.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond has previously remarked on the unique challenges faced by Harry and Meghan's children, stating: "At the moment, the children don't know any difference, but as they grow up Harry and Meghan will have some delicate manoeuvring to negotiate to explain the situation. It must be something that troubles Harry as a dad."
Jennie elaborated on the potential future complexities: "Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them. How sad... and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that."
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