It’s a serious suits night for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and not the kind you see on USA Network. The Duke and the Duchess of Sussex attended the WellChild Awards in London on Tuesday, September 4, the first of two major public events slated for the week.
The ceremony itself recognizes the valiant efforts of gravely ill children, and the support provided by their caretakers and family members. The couple met with the young winners across each category during a pre-ceremony reception, both clad in suits with Markle in a black flared pantsuit by Altuzarra with a blouse by Deitas. Her husband, meanwhile, opted for a navy set.
During the meet-and-greet, the pair sat with a brave 4-year-old boy named McKenzie Brackley, who’s battled a disease known as Acute Flaccid Paralysis. They also sat down with a 7-year-old girl named Matilda, whose disease has resulted in her undergoing dozens of operations.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet @WellChild Awards winner Matilda, aged seven, who has Spina Bifida and is paralysed from the chest down. When she grows up, Matilda’s dream is to become a nurse #WellChildAwards pic.twitter.com/4yBiU4E96u
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2018
Congratulations to #WellChildAwards Winner Mckenzie, aged 4, who has learned to speak, swallow, eat, drink and move again following a virus, which left him paralyzed.
Mckenzie is there for other children when they are scared or sad, and has helped @echcharity with fundraising. pic.twitter.com/0qyFlvlsoR
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2018
Somehow, their discussions turned to their favorite Disney movies, which was revealed by royals reporter and expert Omid Scobie.
According to Scobie, Harry shared with the winners that his favorite Disney flick is none other than the Lion King. Meanwhile, Markle’s go-to film by the studio is an animated princess classic known as the Little Mermaid.
The couple also shared with the award winners that they like the movie Zootopia, as well as recent Pixar release Moana. Scobie previously reported that Moana was a date night choice for the recently married spouses.
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