Harry shares support for bereaved military children at Christmas
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prince Harry has been a massive supporter of Scotty’s for a number of years and having him at our virtual Christmas party made it really special and memorable for our members Scotty’s Little Soldiers founder Nikki Scott “The games were good fun and helped everyone feel involved. “He also made it clear to us that he is part of the Scotty’s community and proud to support us, which means a lot.” Nikki Scott, who founded Scotty’s in 2010, following the death of her husband Corporal Lee Scott in Afghanistan, said: “Christmas can be a difficult time for bereaved children and young people, but this event reminded our members that they are part of a community that cares and understands.” She added: “We also find that after events, families are more likely to get in touch and ask for help if they are struggling. “We offer a range of support, including 1:1 bereavement support sessions, which can make a huge difference to a family and could help prevent reaching crisis point.” Scotty’s said it had supported more than 730 bereaved military children and young people in 2024, and the charity estimates that each year 2,100 children are newly bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Ms Scott added: “Prince Harry has been a massive supporter of Scotty’s for a number of years and having him at our virtual Christmas party made it really special and memorable for our members.”
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