Author: Simon Perry / Source: PEOPLE.com
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Wales on a winter’s day in January, it was not only part of their get-to-know-you tour of the country, but it seems they picked up the inspiration to ask for donations rather than gifts for their wedding.
Teamed with StreetGames — a nonprofit that works with girls in a small sports center in a disadvantaged area of Cardiff — Harry, 33, and Meghan, 36, showed their talent for helping youngsters.
Now StreetGames is among the charities that the couple has nominated to receive donations for the wedding.“It was a rotten day, but there were about 300 people who came to watch from the neighborhood to say hello when they arrived,” recalls Jane Ashworth, CEO of the charity. “Inside it was really clear that both had a natural affinity to talking with kids. It is unusual to find in prominent people like them.”
“They were relaxed, mucking about with the kids, crouching down having conversations and joining in,” says Ashworth. “In the first room where the girls were dancing, Harry encouraged Meghan to not just stand but to do what came naturally – which was to go and have a chat with the girls. She was very nice to a shy one. Meghan explained to her that she too had been quite shy when she was little.”
“It was one of their first outings. It would be scary for anybody. But it was very clear that they were encouraging each other to be relaxed and follow their instincts.”
StreetGames partners with 1,000 community groups to inspire kids to be more active. “We think it is important that we are building positive memories of childhood — positive memories of being enjoying being active with your pals,” says Ashworth.
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