Prince Harry praises the 'friendship and teamwork' shown by Thomas the Tank Engine as he talks of 'fond memories' growing up with the popular animated children's TV show.
which features actors playing his father and grandmother.
But the Duke of Sussex, 35, is there in the flesh, reclining in an armchair by a fireplace with a copy of the book, addressing a new generation of fans of the show.He tells the audience:"This year Thomas & Friends is celebrating 75 years of friendship and teamwork. The story starts late one afternoon on the island of sodor."
The 22-minute episode will air in May and follows Thomas the Tank Engine as he takes the Fat Controller to London to be honored by the queen at Buckingham Palace for service to railways. Harry said:"Thomas the Tank Engine has been a comforting, familiar face to so many families over the last 75 years—entertaining, educating and inspiring children on important issues through exciting stories and characters.
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