Queen Elizabeth made Prince Harry crack a smile at a military parade in 2006. <\/p>\n
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An old royal photograph of the Queen is back in the limelight due to the emotional warmth captured in the image. This heartwarming moment is said to be taken when Prince Harry graduated from his military training school in 2006.During the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Surrey, England, on 12th April 2006, as the Queen was inspecting soldiers, she was seen smiling in pride, looking at Prince Harry. The young man was in full military uniform, carrying a sword, with an embarrassed smile on his face.The photo keeps resurfacing, touching several hearts on social media. The royal fans remarked how the photograph captured the tender relationship that the queen had with Prince Harry.A moment that depicted a proud grandma<\/span>Royal enthusiasts have referred to this photograph as one of the most heartwarming interactions between the queen and Prince Harry. However, in spite of the formality, the image was exceptional because of the apparent warmth between them.According to royal historians, Queen Elizabeth II had a unique bond with her grandchildren, including encouraging them to serve the public in whatever way they wanted. Various royal correspondents had said in previous interviews that the Queen had \u201ca soft spot\u201d for Harry, appreciating him for his sense of humour and character.Body language experts also spoke about the image in earlier media reports, explaining that the Queen\u2019s smile indicated \u201cpride and affection.\u201d Moreover, according to her, Harry\u2019s body language seemed spontaneous and young even in the strictly formal military atmosphere. <\/p>\n A proud glance from Queen Elizabeth II turned this Prince Harry photo unforgettable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Military service of Prince Harry<\/span> remained significant to him<\/span>The Royal Family\u2019s official website<\/a> mentions Prince Harry\u2019s career in the army, including his training in Sandhurst and active duty in Afghanistan. He attended several schools, including Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, and Eton College, before joining the army. He joined the officer training school at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and served in the British Army for ten years.In his service, he made two tours to Afghanistan. The UK Ministry of Defence notes that he first deployed to Helmand Province in 2007 and then returned as an Apache helicopter pilot in 2012.Harry has been recognized repeatedly by military specialists for his devotion to service personnel and veterans. This ultimately resulted in the founding of the Invictus Games in 2014, which is an international athletic competition for injured and wounded soldiers. Various studies state that it has helped countless individuals recover physically and mentally through the event. A study published in PLOS One<\/a> also found that recovery through sports can help veterans cope emotionally and socially.Why royal fans cannot get enough of this photo<\/span>First of all, there is nothing more typical for any family than a picture of a happy grandma hugging her grandchild. Indeed, the fact that this image contains some elements of royal life does not distract from the genuine human touch it features. When royal news are mostly focused on scandals and speculations, the memory associated with the picture is valued by fans. The honest conversation was an unusual opportunity to see the royal family through a less formal perspective. Even years later, the picture is a reminder to royal enthusiasts of a momentary but very human connection.<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Queen Elizabeth made Prince Harry crack a smile at a military parade in 2006. An old royal photograph of the Queen is back in the limelight due to the emotional warmth captured in the image. 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