Prince Harry has words for kids who lost a parent during the coronavirus pandemic, and he knows from where he speaks … and it’s emotional.
Harry penned the forward to a book — “Hospital by the Hill” — aimed at grieving children, and his words of empathy ring loud. As you know, Harry’s mom, Princess Diana, was killed in 1997 when he was 12 years old. His mission — showing the kids they’re not alone in their struggle.
Hospital by the hill is a book we’ve created which tells the story of a young person and the loss of their mother, who had been working on the front line.
We are providing these books for free to any child or young person in the UK affected in this way.
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Harry wrote … “When I was a young boy I lost my mum. At the time I didn’t want to believe it or accept it, and it left a huge hole inside of me. I know how you feel, and I want to assure you that over time that hole will be filled with so much love and support. We all cope with loss in a different way, but when a parent goes to heaven, I was told their spirit, their love and the memories of them do not. They are always with you and you can hold onto them forever. I find this to be true.”
He adds, “Now, I never met them, but I know this person was special to you, and they were someone incredibly kind, caring and loving because of where they chose to work. Helping others is one of the most important jobs anyone can ever do.
He goes on … “You may feel alone, you may feel sad, you may feel angry, you may feel bad. This feeling will pass. And I will make a promise to you – you will feel better and stronger once you are ready to talk about how it makes you feel.”
The book is being distributed free of charge to kids in the U.K. who have lost loved ones during the pandemic.