Dancer and TV star Ashley Banjo has revealed the touching moment he received an unexpected call from Prince Harry, a gesture that came, in his own words, “at quite a needed moment”.
As Pride of Britain gears up for its 26th annual ceremony that celebrates everyday heroes, co-host Ashley has opened up about the emotional toll the event takes, and the unexpected phone call that helped lift his spirits during a particularly difficult moment.
The Diversity star, 37, has co-hosted the prestigious awards alongside fellow TV star Carol Vorderman since 2021.
Ashley Banjo opened up about receiving a “supportive” phone call from Prince Harry (Credit: Brett D. Cove/SplashNews.com)
Ashley Banjo reveals phone call from Prince Harry
Speaking to OK! Magazine, Ashley said the call came as a complete surprise, but one that left a lasting impression.
“He’s very supportive and he had really good things to say to me,” Ashley shared about Harry. “The call was at quite a needed moment for me. [He was] lovely.”
The Britain’s Got Talent star, who has two young children, explained that Prince Harry’s warmth and sincerity stood out immediately.
Ashley didn’t go into detail about the circumstances behind the call.
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