
Prince Harry took time out during his official holiday vacation from royal duties this year to send a special message for the children and families of fallen soldiers.
The Duke of Sussex dressed up as Santa Claus—complete with a red suit and white beard—to record a video message of the charity Scotty's Little Soldiers. The message was played for children who attended the charity's Christmas party on a boat on the Thames River in London earlier this month.
In the sweet message (that, full disclosure, might make you tear up), Harry said:
Watch Harry deliver the deeply touching, incredibly personal message below:
HRH The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry... I mean... Santa Claus sent a lovely Christmas video for @CorporalScotty ❄️🎄©Kensington Palace/ Scotty’s Little Soldiers pic.twitter.com/RJHUxwjP89December 20, 2019
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