These heartwarming images present the second Prince Harry was reunited with a African orphan he first met 12 years in the past on his hole yr.
The 32-year-old scooped the now 16-year-old boy, often known as Mutsu, off the bottom with an enormous hug.
Brimming with pleasure, the royal then stood and talked with whereas filming for a brand new hour-long ITV documentary which airs tomorrow night time.
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Heartwarming: These images present the second Prince Harry was reunited with a African orphan he first met 12 years in the past on his hole yr
The 32-year-old scooped the now 15-year-old boy, often known as Mutsu, off the bottom with an enormous hug
Brimming with pleasure: The royal then stood and talked with whereas filming for a brand new hour-long ITV documentary which airs tomorrow night time
Prince Harry picks up and holds previous pal Mutsu Potsane aged 6, within the grounds of the Mants'ase childrens dwelling, whereas on a return go to to Lesotho in Southern Africa, April 2006
The brand new movie - filmed final yr - follows Harry on his return to the Aids-stricken southern kingdom of Lesotho, in Africa, to proceed the charity work he began in 2004.
He first met Mutsu when he was 4 years previous and gifted him with a pair of shiny blue wellington boots, which apparently he cherished for a few years.
Through the years, the 2 stayed in contact, writing letters to one another about how they have been getting on.
As regards to kids, Prince Harry touches on fatherhood within the documentary.
Reflecting on his help work, he mused: 'For me I've this love of Africa that can by no means disappear... and I hope that it carries on with my kids as effectively.'
Harry and Mutsu (pictured in 2004, left) saved in contact through the years
Final yr, Sentebale launched Mutsu's newest letter (proper), written to Harry shortly earlier than the his go to to Lesotho in December 2014, to maintain him posted on how he was getting on
All smiles: Prince Harry has stated that he hopes his love of Africa is one thing that will probably be handed right down to the subsequent technology
The younger royal, who's at the moment courting Fits actress Meghan Markle, added that he first turned to charity work to make his mom 'proud' and in flip, he discovered a method to make use of his 'identify and the place for good'.
The Prince additionally revealed that he appears to his charitable work as an 'escape' the place he can step away from the highlight and the formalities of palace life.
Throughout the movie, titled Prince Harry In Africa, the royal is seen getting his palms soiled serving to out with varied duties and at one level, he turns his hand to a spot of baking.
Harry co-founded the charity Sentebale – that means 'overlook me not' – with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 to enhance prospects for the hundreds of youngsters and younger folks affected by HIV/Aids within the landlocked African nation.
It has since delivered adolescent-friendly HIV testing and counselling providers to greater than 21,000 folks, and plans to develop into 4 or 5 sub-Saharan African international locations by 2020.
Reflecting on his work within the Aids-stricken kingdom of Lesotho throughout the brand new ITV documentary, the Prince mused: 'For me I've this love of Africa that can by no means disappear'
Making new associates: The Prince revealed that he appears to assist work as an 'escape' the place he can step away from the highlight and the formalities of palace life
Harry first visited Lesotho 12 years in the past, shadowed by broadcaster Tom Bradby, who interviewed the Prince for the brand new documentary.
Within the movie, Harry urges folks to do good, claiming it's 'enjoyable to be good' however 'boring to be dangerous'.
'For those who're me, if you happen to're your Common Joe, if whoever you might be, if you happen to can't have an effect on politics and alter the massive issues on the planet then simply do no matter you are able to do – whether or not it's in your local people, your village, your native church – strolling down the road, opening a door for an previous woman, serving to them cross the street. No matter whether it is, simply do good. Why wouldn't you?
Bake off: Throughout the movie, titled Prince Harry In Africa, the royal is seen getting his palms soiled serving to out with varied duties and at one level, he turns his hand to a spot of baking
Enjoyable instances: Harry sports activities a smile after placing his muffins within the oven to bake
Spreading the phrase: Within the movie, Harry urges folks to do good, claiming it's 'enjoyable to be good' however 'boring to be dangerous'
'The nice tales are what make folks tick on a regular basis, certainly? It's enjoyable to be good and it's boring to be dangerous, however you might be naughty as effectively.'
Harry additionally receives reward within the documentary from Sir Elton John, who urged folks to go to see the work being achieved by Sentebale, saying: 'If his mom was alive, she'd nonetheless be doing the work she got down to be doing, and he's carrying it on in the absolute best method.'
The movie, which additionally options singer Joss Stone and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, reveals Harry being reunited with a neighborhood teenager, Mutsu, whom he met on his first go to to Lesotho, and the Prince dancing with native kids.
The Prince was only a fresh-faced 19-year-old when he spent eight weeks in Lesotho on his hole yr, earlier than becoming a member of the Military.
Prince Harry dons a Christmas hat as he joins orphans from the Mants'ase Kids's Residence in Maseru, Lesotho, throughout a go to in December 2014 - eight years after establishing a charity there
Prince Harry performs with kids who're going by way of a programme for malnourishment throughout a go to to the Touching Tiny Lives organisation in December 2014 in Maseru, Lesotho
Sue Murphy, ITV's head of factual leisure, stated the documentary confirmed Harry's transition from 'boy to man'.
'It is fascinating to watch Prince Harry from boy to man, to see him following in his mom's humanitarian footsteps and to witness his plain dedication and fervour for his work in Africa,' she stated.
Prince Harry concluded: 'I wish to do one thing that makes my mom proud
Prince Harry smiles as he poses for an image within the grounds of the Mants'ase kids's dwelling, whereas on a return go to to Lesotho in Southern Africa, Monday 24th April 2006
Harry meets Matsu, now 16, in 2015. Mutsu is the younger boy Prince Harry met on his first go to to Lesotho in 2004. Over the previous 12 years Prince Harry has saved in contact with the teenager
Prince Harry meets Matsu now 16yrs 2015 Mutsu, now 16 years previous is the younger boy Prince Harry met on his first go to to Lesotho in 2004
Prince Harry with Prince Seeiso on the opening of the Sentebale Mamohato Kids's Centre 2015 This model new movie for ITV follows HRH Prince Harry on his return to Lesotho
Prince Harry in Africa airs Monday 19th December at 9pm on ITV
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