Sweet Matilda Booth, seven, had the opportunity of the lifetime to meet the prince and wife Meghan Markle last night.
Mum Sharon Booth revealed how touched she was that the couple spent time with her and her daughter, who lives with spina bifida.
Speaking to the Sun Online, Sharon said: “We were really nervous at first about meeting them but… but they were so lovely.
“They came straight over to us, got down to Matilda’s level. We had a really nice chat and they made us feel at ease.”
She added: “They seemed really good with all the children who were there last night.
“The children seemed really relaxed around both of them.
“I think they would be amazing parents.”
It comes as bookies have already started taking bets on when the couple will welcome their first child.
Prince Harry has previously said he wanted to have kids "in the near future" but there has been speculation the couple after waiting until after tours to Australia.
Matilda had presented Meghan Markle with a bunch of flowers at the awards night at Royal Lancaster hotel last night, delighted when the Duchess of Sussex handed her back one of the white roses as a keepsake.
And Prince Harry, who is a patron of WellChild, seemed particularly enamoured by the little girl’s stunning smile.
Sharon said: “Prince Harry said to her she had the most beautiful smile.
“He made her pinkie promise with Matilda that she’s never to stop smiling.”
And Sharon said little Matilda now referred to Prince Harry as her “Royal friend” after the meeting.
The 33-year-old royal was also intrigued about Matilda’s bright pink wheelchair, which includes the face of her favourite TV personality Simon Cowell surrounded by hearts.
Matilda, who turned seven just three days ago, was awarded the Inspirational Child 4-6 years last night.
Sharon, who is a mum of five and spends 24 hours a day caring for Matilda, said she and her daughter couldn’t wait to return to their home near Leeds this afternoon to boast to their family about the meeting.
She said: “Prince Harry just seemed to take it all in.
“I think he appreciates what we do as parents as well.
“For me, I know she’s an inspirational child and deserves an award but it’s amazing to see her recognised.
“She takes it day by day and she’s amazing.”
The awards last night honoured seriously ill children as well as dedicated doctors, nurses and volunteers who have gone the extra mile.
In a speech Harry paid tribute to all the kids, carers, nurses, doctors and hospital staff who helped care for the inspirational children.
He said: "Every one of you is truly amazing. You have shown all of us what it means to be a champion – whether for yourself, your family, your community, or someone in need.
"The stories that we’ve all just heard – of resilience, strength of spirit, and the power of working together – were without doubt, incredibly moving and motivating.
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