Prince Harry gifts £8,000 Disney-themed to Prince Louis in honour of Diana

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Many times over the years, Prince Harry has spoken fondly of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

And it appears that he drew inspiration for a christening gift for Prince Louis from one of his most treasured memories.

It was revealed that the Duke of Sussex wanted to remember Diana’s passion for collecting first editions of classic books and began doing the same for his two nephews and niece.

And it’s clear that the adoring uncle didn’t skimp on spending money, as he reportedly spent £8,000 on an original copy of A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh from 1926.

A friend revealed: “One of Harry’s happiest childhood memories was being read a bedtime story by his mother.

“She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte and George to enjoy as they get older.

“He originally wanted to get Lewis Carroll’s Through The Looking Glass, which was on sale for £24,000, but decided Winnie-The-Pooh would be more suitable for a first tome. Robinson Crusoe was William’s favourite book, but Harry loved all things A.A. Milne.”

The Duke of Sussex is said to have purchased a 1926 A.A Milne copy, one of the first 30,000 printed in the first run.

Prince Harry’s thoughtful gift must have gone down well at Prince Louis’ christening on July 9, 2018 at St James’s Palace in London.

The youngest of the Wales children wore a replica of the traditional royal christening gown on his special day. The original was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for the baptism of their eldest daughter in 1841.

It was later worn by 62 royal babies over the course of 163 years, with The Earl and Countess of Wessex’s daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, being the most recent to do so at her christening in 2004.

Due to the fragile condition of the artefact, the late Queen placed it in conservation, and a replica was created in 2008 using the most unique method.

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