After Prince Harry attended the Onside Awards last week and presented an award, he, along with Meghan Markle, reportedly, send Instagram into a "meltdown" because of their heartwarming post. As it happened, the Sussex couple's official account on the platform posted an update as to what happened with the event.
According to New Idea, the post started by letting the followers know that the Duke of Sussex attended the "inaugural OnSide Awards" on Sunday evening. In the event, it was also revealed that the royal joined over 2500 youth, staff, and volunteers of the OnSide Youth Zones.
The post further continued to share that the OnSide Award celebrates the accomplishments and extraordinary achievements of the youth who have gone "above and beyond" of their ways to overcome challenges in their respective communities. With over 50,000 members and 13 Youth Zones situated across the United Kingdom, the impacts of the group as a whole are incredibly apparent.
It was also shared that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have witnessed the "impact" of OnSide Youth Zones on its surroundings. Based on the post, the facilities of the group have provided many young ones with a "safe space" wherein they can inherit new learnings and skills, develop friendships and networks, and a platform where each member can be a part of a "shared and supportive community."
Express UK shortly revealed that royal fans and supporters have been glad to see that Prince Harry looked genuinely happy. Some also noted that he and Meghan Markle have been "working hard" for the betterment of society.
With the post shared on the couple's social media account, it made more people aware of their efforts. In the end, many just shared the same feelings of happiness and fulfillment that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been feeling over the accomplishment of the OnSide Youth Zones.
Prince Harry went out "solo" to the event. He also presented the OnSide Health and Wellbeing Award. Aside from handing the award out, the royal gave an "inspiring speech."
As per Harper's Bazaar, the Duke of Sussex's speech seemingly centered on Greta Thunberg and her advocacies. He went on to share that Greta was only 15-years-old when she started her cause, alone.
But, as time passes by, the whole world is now paying attention. Also, millions of people have now joined her fight, the duke added.
Prince Harry ended his speech by stating that every community and family needs their "own Greta." Everyone needs someone who will "lead the way," and someone is prepared to stand against whatever challenges arise within the community and society; someone who shows care for the people in their lives and communities, the duke concluded.
