Prince Harry hugging Luke Vincent.

Prince Harry Breaks Royal Protocol for a Very Sweet Reason

What will you do if you meet a prince or princess in the flesh?

It is not every day that we see members of the royal family spend time with commoners. And if so, you'll be one of the luckiest people to have even just a glimpse and see them in person.

And as part of their royal tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, visited Dubbo, Australia.

Luke Vincent interviewed by local TV.

At the airport, they were greeted by school children, among them, 5-year-old Luke Vincent, who has Down syndrome.

Luke was the last child in the official line of children waiting to greet the royal couple as they arrived from Sydney. 

The children were informed they were not allowed to touch the royal couple. Vincent’s principal, Ann Van Dartel, made it clear to the young ones as it is a protocol.

Luke rubbed Prince Harry’s chin.

As Prince Harry approached the boy, he kneeled to greet him. Vincent immediately threw his arms around Prince Harry, too quick for Dartel to stop him. 

And that's not all, Luke then reached out and rubbed Prince Harry’s beard! Known as very fond of kids, Prince Harry returned to him and playfully reached out to the Luke and rubbed his chin.

Luke hugged Meghan.

During the event, Luke handed the Duchess a bouquet. Prince Harry asked the boy, “Can you give her a hug, too?” 

Van Dartel said she was concerned when Vincent started rubbing Prince Harry’s face and hair, “But Prince Harry was completely gracious and was so polite when he realized what was happening to the boy's infatuation with his beard.”

Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit in Australia.

Luke is such a sweet boy and Prince Harry was so kind and loving. Once again, he impressed all of us. He's willing to break royal protocol to give love and appreciation to people he encounters.

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”

- The 14th Dalai Lama