Prince Harry has thanked an creator who despatched him a guide aimed toward serving to kids address grief following the demise of a mum or dad.
Mark Lemon wrote ‘The Magical Wood’ following his personal experiences after his dad was stabbed to demise when he was 12 years previous and the 41-year-old creator determined to ship a replica to the 35-year-old prince after admiring how the royal had coped when his mom, Princess Diana, handed away when Harry was additionally 12 years previous.
Mark – who has kids Otis, 9, and Thea, 5, with spouse Simone – was delighted to obtain a letter of thanks from Harry and his spouse, Duchess Meghan.
He stated: ”As somebody affected by grief and trauma as a toddler, I felt compelled to ship a replica of my kids’s bereavement title ‘The Magical Wood’ to them.
”I’ve an enormous quantity of admiration for the best way that each Prince William and Harry have coped with their grief all through their lives.
”It felt unusual writing to them, I wasn’t anticipating a reply as a consequence of how busy they’re.”
Mark obtained ”goosebumps” when he acquired his royal letter.
He recalled to MailOnline: ”I keep in mind the knock on the door to be greeted by the postman.
”The postman requested me to signal for a supply and after I seemed on the letter I noticed the royal crest, it gave me quick goosebumps.
”I by no means anticipated to obtain a reply, so to carry a letter in my fingers from Kensington Palace was an unimaginable feeling.
”It fills me with an enormous quantity of delight to know that The Magical Wood is on their bookshelves.
”You by no means know the way, or the place, an concept will find yourself and for this reason I’m so proud to have acquired a letter of reply from them.”
Mark shared the letter from Harry and Meghan – who’ve 14-month-old son Archie collectively – on his Instagram account.
It learn: ”The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have requested me to write down and thanks in your letter, kindly enclosing a replica of your guide, ‘The Magical Wood’, which was written to assist kids affected by the bereavement of a mum or dad or beloved one.
”Their Royal Highnesses have been grateful to you for pondering to ship them a replica of this guide and to know that you’re donating proceeds from every copy offered to the childrens’ bereavement charity, ‘Winston’s Wish’.
”The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would have me ship you their finest needs.”
