Prince Harry Dresses as Spider-Man for a Christmas Message to Bereaved Children
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Prince Harry transformed into an iconic superhero to send a message of comfort to bereaved military children.
The Duke of Sussex dressed up as Spider-Man to record a special Christmas message to members of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved British Forces children and young people. In the clip, the veteran welcomes attendees for the charity's annual Christmas party and speaks directly to the children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.
The royal wears the full red-and-blue costume for the bulk of the clip, which played at the beginning of the Heroes and Villains themed bash last night. While wearing the mask, he tells the kids that they will have to stop five villains from "ruining Christmas," before offering solace to the children who are missing their loved ones.
"Christmas is a time when we miss our loved ones really, really badly and that’s OK," he said. "But at the same time, it can be possible to feel guilty for having fun without our parents. But I am here to assure you that our parents always want us to have fun, OK? So don’t feel guilty."
"You are allowed to have the best time ever, especially with this Scotty’s Little Soldiers community. Go out there, have the best time, and Merry Christmas," he concluded, as he lifted the mask to reveal his face.
The royal has a long-standing relationship with the charity, and previously recorded a video message for their 2019 Christmas party, in which he dressed as Santa Claus.
In a release from the organization, several children who attended the party expressed their thanks for the message.
"It’s cool that someone who’s been through the same experience as us is thinking about us," said 12-year-old Scotty member Emily Reynolds, who lost her father, Sergeant Antony Reynolds, in 2018. "He’s not just someone who’s trying to be sympathetic, he actually knows what it’s like to grow up without your parent. My friends think it’s really cool that I get letters and messages from Prince Harry."
The organization's founder Nikki Scott also noted Harry's "incredible" continued support, saying that he understands there are "certain times of the year that can be particularly challenging" for the kids. The royal was 12 years old when his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997.
"We have the party to remind our members they aren't alone, but also to facilitate the opportunity for members to meet others and forge friendships. In addition, it provides an opportunity for parents/carers to gain access to resources and information to help them support their children," Scott continued.
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