Prince William and Kate join with Harry to host a royal tea party
William, Kate and Harry will welcome the youngsters to the event - being staged in the palace gardens on May 13 - which will feature live performances, stalls, games on the lawn and the chance to explore the grounds. Kensington Palace said in a statement: "Their Royal Highnesses have arranged the event as a way to acknowledge and honour the fact that a number of young children have had to come to terms with the loss of someone very close to them at a young age, having lost a parent in armed service to the country.
GETTY The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join Prince Harry to host a special tea party for children
The Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry hope the event will provide an opportunity for these children to broaden their support networks Kensington Palace
"The Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry hope the event will provide an opportunity for these children to broaden their support networks amongst other families with similar experiences." Invites will be issued this week to the children, aged up to 18 years, whose father or mother have died in service for their country, with each young person accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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GETTY The Royals aim to help children who have lost parents in the Armed Forces