A promotion at work, cute puppies, a lottery win—nope, nothing in this world will make you happier today than an old-school photo shared by Geri Horner (formerly Geri Halliwell) of Prince Harry hanging out with the Spice Girls back in 1997. In the retro snap, 13-year-old Prince Harry can be seen with his father Prince Charles, set to make his first public appearance in Johannesburg, South Africa. (The trip would have taken place just a few months after Harry lost his mother, Princess Diana.)
Knowing that this is a young boy going through an unimaginably tragic time, it’s comforting to see Harry grinning from ear to ear while backstage at a Spice Girls show with his father. He looks SO happy while holding hands with Baby and Posh in the picture, which was posted to Instagram by Horner with the caption “Awh bless.”
There’s so much to take in here. Where do I even start? Harry being the cutest of all time ever in his giant tie? Emma’s excellent bangs, braids and bright green mini dress? Victoria’s three piece white trouser suit and super-rare teeth smile casually flirting with Prince Charles? Is this real life?
The full version of the iconic picture also shows tiny Harry with Scary Spice rocking a silver velour halter neck and flares, with Sporty in a short-sleeved biker jacket and Ginger’s red platform and skirt combo. God bless the 90s.
And the whole thing becomes even more magical when you remember that Victoria Beckham and husband David were guests at the recent royal wedding to Meghan Markle. That’s the circle of life, right there.
RELATED STORY
-
Acne Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against the (Somewhat Chaotic) My Morning RoutineKeep the texture and irritation at bay with these editor-vetted items.
-
Hailey Bieber’s Just as Obsessed With This ‘90s Hair Accessory As the Rest of UsThe new mom was spotted in this Fashion Week-approved trend while running errands.
-
Prince William's Love of Family Travel "Has Been Shaped" by Princess Diana's Death and Desire for a "Normal Upbringing""He understands his duty but also wants to make sure his family comes first."
-
Exclusive: How Prince Harry and Prince William Honored Princess Diana on Mother's Day"Their mother was paramount in their life," former royal butler Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire.'
-
Meghan Markle Reveals Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's Adorable Mother's Day "Family Tradition"The Duchess of Sussex shared the sweet way her family celebrates the special occasion.
-
Prince Harry Was Allegedly Crushed When Prince William Received "Special Treatment" as a Child, Says Royal Butler"Poor Harry's face across the table," Princess Diana's former butler recalled.
-
Prince Harry Wasn't Informed About King Charles's Hospitalization as Palace Didn't Want to "Cause Unnecessary Alarm""It looks like the duke only found out about his father's latest health update through the media."
-
Why Prince Harry Is So "Torn Apart" Over Resigning From His CharityThe Duke of Sussex co-founded Sentebale in honor of his mother in 2006.
-
New Prince Archie Photo Proves He Takes After Dad Prince Harry in Two Very Important WaysFather and son have much more in common than their vibrant red hair.
-
Meghan Markle Shared a Rare Video Filmed by Prince Harry on InstagramAnd she used her nickname for him in the shoutout she wrote in the video's caption.
-
Prince Harry’s Ex, Cressida Bonas, Is Launching a Podcast and Princess Eugenie Is Already Lined Up as a GuestOther famous faces in the podcast's launch announcement video include Kate Winslet, Mary Berry, and Camilla Alves McConaughey.
