He’s known to be a natural with children and is famed for putting people at ease on royal engagements.
And tonight Harry’s particular brand of princely magic was in evidence as he bonded with youngsters ahead of the WellChild Awards.
The Prince is a regular at the annual event, which honour young children with chronic illnesses and their carers, and always makes a point of meeting winners ahead of the ceremony.
At tonight’s ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, he will present the accolade for Most Inspirational Child – aged four to six, as well as making a short speech.
The charity provides specialist support to families where a child has a life-limiting condition with WellChild Nurses and initiatives such as home makeover projects.
Prince Harry delighted a young girl as he paused for a chat during a welcome ceremony for WellChild Award winners
The royal was introduced to award winner Erin who presented the Prince with a picture
Erin and the Prince shared a joke at the welcome reception for award winners ahead of the ceremony
Prince Harry attends a reception at the annual WellChild Awards at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, which commends the courage of seriously ill children and their families
Its annual awards celebrates the inspiring qualities of some of the country’s seriously ill young people and the dedication of those who go the extra mile to keep children healthy and happy, including outstanding health, social care and education professionals.
Harry is royal patron of the charity and has attended the awards every year for a decade.
It’s been a busy day for Harry who earlier undertook a joint engagement with his brother William and sister-in-law Kate.
They trio met youngsters helped by their chosen charities and stars of the new Paddington II movie – including Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville.
The royal looked in great spirits as he caught up with another award winner, Armaan
Prince Harry was clearly in great spirits as he attended the awards, his second royal engagement of the day
The Prince gestures as he chats to charity representatives ahead of the ceremony
The beaming royal looked in great spirits as he arrived to support one of his most important charities
The royal has been attending the awards for a decade and is patron of WellChild
Prince Harry arrives at the annual WellChild awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel
The royals spoke to some of the 130 children on board vintage train carriages before waving them off on a day trip to the countryside.
It’s also a momentous time in Harry’s personal life as rumours of his impending engagement to actress Meghan Markle, 36, heat up.
A source recently told Us Weekly that the pair are already engaged but will not make an announcement until the star wraps up Suits filming next month.
She has reportedly told bosses that she will not be back for the forthcoming eighth season, paving the way for life as a royal wife.
Earlier today, the Prince was introduced to Paddington as he attended a charity event alongside cast and crew of an upcoming film about the famous bear
Prince Harry greets children supported by charities in the The Charities Forum aboard Belmond British Pullman train
This afternoon Harry, William and Kate met crew and cast from Paddington Two, including Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville