Prince Harry recently had a heartfelt conversation with Nikki Scott, the founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity that supports children who have lost a parent serving in the British armed forces. During the discussion, Prince Harry shared his personal experiences with bereavement and grief, reflecting on the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, when he was just 12 years old.
Prince Harry emphasized the importance of acknowledging and talking about emotions during the grieving process. He highlighted the initial struggle of wanting to hold onto sadness as a way of honoring the lost loved one, but eventually realizing that celebrating their life can bring comfort and ease the pain.
Scott shared her own poignant story of having to tell her son about the death of his father, Cpl. Lee Scott, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. This heartbreaking moment inspired her to establish Scotty’s Little Soldiers in 2010, with the mission of supporting other bereaved military children.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers provides crucial support to children who have lost a parent in the UK military, with over 680 members currently benefiting from their services. The charity aims to expand its reach and support over 1,000 individuals annually by 2030.
Prince Harry commended Scott for her remarkable dedication to helping bereaved children and expressed his gratitude for being involved with Scotty’s Little Soldiers as a global ambassador. He pledged to continue raising awareness, funds, and support for the charity to ensure that more children receive the assistance they need during challenging times.
As the world marks Armed Forces Day on June 29, Prince Harry’s conversation with Scott sheds light on the importance of addressing grief, supporting those in need, and finding ways to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones.
