Prince Harry has candidly opened up about parenthood, saying \u201ceverything changes\u201d once kids come into the picture.<\/p>\n
The Duke of Sussex, 40, who shares son Archie, 6, and daughter Lilibet, 4, with wife Meghan Markle, is currently on day two of his fleeting four-day visit<\/a> to the UK.<\/p>\n Just hours after touching down in London Monday, the duke sprung into action to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual WellChild Awards.<\/p>\n Prince Harry has candidly opened up about parenthood, saying \u201ceverything changes\u201d once kids come into the picture. POOL\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n There, the \u201cSpare\u201d author made a candid admission about fatherhood, saying he has become a lot more \u201cemotional\u201d since becoming a dad.<\/p>\n \u201cI think once you become a parent yourself, everything changes,\u201d the Invictus Games founder told Hello! magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s emotional enough not being a parent and seeing what these families go through, but then when you have your own kids or when you\u2019re expecting your own kids, that\u2019s when it really hits you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cAnd I remember one of these years, I choked up on stage, and that was exactly it. I am so grateful to have healthy kids,\u201d the father of two added.<\/p>\n The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in Montecito, Calif., with their two children. Harry and the \u201cSuits\u201d alum moved to the US in 2020 shortly after stepping down as senior members of the royal family.<\/p>\n The Duke of Sussex, 40, shares son Archie, 6, and daughter Lilibet, 4, with wife Meghan Markle. meghan\/Instagram<\/p>\n Just hours after touching down in London Monday, the duke sprung into action to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual WellChild Awards. Getty Images<\/p>\n Elsewhere at the ceremony, Harry hailed the young winners as a \u201cbeacon of hope and inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n Follow The Post\u2019s royal family live blog for the latest pics, news, exclusive details and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhile we reflect on 20 years of these awards, the truth is that you are the story. You are the reason we gather here,\u201d he said during his speech.<\/p>\n \u201cEach of you is a beacon of hope and inspiration, not just to those in this room, but to the nation. Keep fighting. Keep smiling. And above all, keep showing us what strength, courage and joy really look like.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Harry\u2019s anticipated appearance at the ceremony came just hours after he paid a poignant visit to the late Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s grave<\/a> in Windsor on the third anniversary of her death.<\/p>\n After landing at London\u2019s Heathrow Airport, the former royal was immediately whisked away to St George\u2019s Chapel at Windsor Castle \u2014 the late monarch\u2019s final resting place.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with all you need to know\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMorning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n There, Harry laid a wreath and flowers in a touching tribute to his late grandmother, who\u00a0died on Sept. 8, 2022<\/a>\u00a0at age 96.<\/p>\n Notably, Harry \u2014 who flew to the UK solo \u2014 was located just 16 minutes away from his estranged brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Kate Middleton.<\/p>\n During the awards ceremony, Harry hailed the young winners as a \u201cbeacon of hope and inspiration.\u201d via REUTERS<\/p>\n The \u201cSpare\u201d author made a candid admission about fatherhood, saying he has become a lot more \u201cemotional\u201d since becoming a dad. Alexi Lubomirski \/ Duke and Duch<\/p>\n The Prince and Princess of Wales attended an official engagement to honor the late queen in Sunningdale, Berkshire \u2014 just seven miles away from Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n