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Prince Harry Opens Nominations for 2026 WellChild Awards With Video Appeal

The longtime patron calls for public submissions that spotlight resilience among children with complex health needs before a March 16 deadline.

Overview

  • Harry’s video invites nominations for Inspirational Child or Young Person, Inspirational Parent/Carer, and Inspirational Health Professional categories.
  • Nominations are open now and close on March 16, 2026, with winners to be celebrated at a ceremony in London later this year.
  • In the message, he praises seriously ill children who, he says, meet life with positivity, courage, humour and an extraordinary joy for living.
  • The Duke of Sussex has supported WellChild for 18 years and is closely associated with the annual awards.
  • Outlets report the video appeared to be recorded in Montecito, California, and several noted its release came hours after Prince Andrew’s arrest.